James Richards is driven by a passionate connection with nature and a deep sense of obligation to relay his vision in the most truthful manner possible. This ethic, manifested in his work, is giving Richards paintings their own place in the world of art today.
A self taught artist, James has spent years studying the nuances of paint which has given him a keen sense of understanding and control over the medium. James is an advocate of painting from life and spends his time traveling the world in search of new inspiration.
He has won multiple national awards and is regarded as one of the top landscape painting instructors in the country. James Richards paintings are internationally collected. Galleries: Huff Harrington Fine Art, LTD The Left Bank Gallery Mountainsong Gallery, Carmel Magnolia art Gallery The Burton Gallery & Emporium