Awards & Testimonials
In over 15 years as a professional artist I've completed over 300 oil portraits, sold many gallery paintings, and won a number of awards. Here are some of the highlights:
2008- 2nd Place- Portrait Society Of America's 'Outdoor' Portrait Competition
2008- Best Of Show- Charleston's Southern Light Paint-Out
2007- Semifinalist in American Artist Magazine's 70th Anniversary Competition
2007- Finalist- Portrait Society Of America's 'Children's' Portrait Competition
2006- 2nd Place and People's Choice- Portrait Society Of America's Tri-State Competition
2006- Honorable Mention-Portrait Society Of America's 1st Self-Portrait Competition
2005- Certificate Of Merit-Portrait Society Of America's Annual Portrait Competition
2004- Best Portfolio- Portrait Society Of America's Annual Conference
2003- Best Portfolio- Portrait Society Of America's Annual Conference
2003- Finalist-International Artist Magazine's "People" competition
2002- Certificate Of Merit-Portrait Society Of America's Annual Portrait Competition
2002- Commissioned to paint boardroom portrait of GM's Chairman Jack Smith
2001- Commissioned to paint boardroom portrait of GM's retired Chairman John Smale
2001- Certificate Of Merit-Portrait Society Of America Annual Portrait Competition
Here are a few unsolicited quotes from clients:
"Everyone loves Georgia's portrait! Thanks so much for your hard work. We will enjoy the portraits for many years to come." Stephanie Perkins- Jackson, MS
"I want you to know how much I LOVE the portrait. I sit in my dining room often and stare at it. You truly captured Spencer and I couldn’t be happier with it. You are tremendously talented and I am so pleased to have worked with you. Thank you so much!" Ann Parke- Winston Salem, NC
"It has been a pleasure working with you Rich."- Ronald Harper- General Motors- Detroit, MI
"I cannot begin to express how much the portrait means to us."- Monica Pardy- Royal Oak, MI
"I am still in awe of your painting of Eric. I love it!"- Laura Huebner- Grosse Pointe, MI
"Rich, you are a remarkable individual and artist. Thank you for Hope."- Brandon Stallard- Grosse Pointe, MI
"Everyone just loves our portrait!"- Tanja Tyranski, Naples, FL
"Rich, we can't tell you how delighted we are with the portraits!"- Leslie Miller- Dayton, OH
