Comments:
“A Visual Journey into the Unexpected
Rick’s works transcend tradional photography. He crafts intricate, multi-layered compositions using Photoshop, then brings them to life on paper, canvas, and metal. These aren’t just pictures: they are visual puzzles. Everyday object and scenes are transformed into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and geometric forms, inviting you to explore the depths of each image. His mastery of digital manipulation crates a captivating experience, demanding a closer look and sparking a sense of wonder. “ — by photographer Michael Maloney
Dancing with the eye.
After more than 50 years as a Bay Area cinematographer, I pivoted a while back to fine art photography. I find repeatedly that life is full of conflicting strands. These Images are my way to co-here a few of them. Now, at the age of 89, I continue to pursue this passion from our home in Amador City.
Every piece of my work starts out most frequently as a group of photographs that I’ve taken and then, using many Photoshop layers, compressed/blended/offset into a single Image. Currently I am working on a series centered around spheres. For anyone looking to honor a loved one, or her/himself, I also offer "Uncommon Portraits."
One-Person Exhibitions:
2017, The Garage Gallery
2018, The Garage Gallery
2020, ARTHOUSE, canceled due to COVID-19. (One of 12 selected for a month-long solo exhibitions from a field of 178.)
2021, Small Town Food and Wine
AUTHOR:
Rick’s Guide to Staying Fit into Old Age, a home-based program, currently in search of a publishing company.
AWARDS:
Award of Excellence, one of 3 given at the 54th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition, 2020.
Currently Exhibiting:
.Sutter Creek Gallery, a collective of 22 artists, 40 Main St., Sutter Creek, California
The Loft Galeria Store, an online art gallery based in St. Helena, California
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