Fine Art Biography:
Richard Quinn believes that Art is the “language” of the unknown. He has a distinguished record of solo exhibitions in; New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Miami, La Jolla, Sausalito, Las Vegas and Carmel.

Richard Quinn’s corporate collectors include: Time Inc., Christian Dior, AT&T, GM, IBM, The New York Times, Calvin Klein, Johnson & Johnson, Smith Barney, Prudential, Pfizer, CBS, NBC, American Savings, Lipton, New York Telephone, Rose Pharmaceutical, Holiday Inn - Time Square and UPS.

Richard was born in Ohio and studied at the Cleveland Museum of Art and the California Institute of the Arts. He received extensive training in classical oil painting from Vincent Ferrara and has applied this training to create innovative, multi-layered, richly-textured and luminous paintings.
He is trained in theater and music, as well as painting and brings this multi-faceted sensibility to his creations. His strong interest in Eastern and Western cultures are evident in the ceremonial and meditative aspects of his work, whose mediums include acrylic and oil on canvas and wood, as well as works on paper.

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“Some people have influenced me through music, others through friendship, others through love, and even others through challenges.

In the case of Richard Quinn, he has influenced me in the form of art.

Art that ties together not only an incredible assortment of patterns, colors, and emotions, but art that was created by years of Richard’s experiences, thoughts, and also his influences. Without a particular life experience or influence, I believe each painting would have been different. What was created is the culmination of a life of passion, of questioning, and creating. These are the emotions I feel when I see these paintings, which is why I have these paintings in the most visible parts of my living space so I can craft an environment that will foster my own growth.

This is why I couldn’t be more humbled to have this art surrounding me at my home. I look at it when I am refreshed, when I am tired, when I need motivation, and when I feel motivated. All emotions are appropriate to feel when seeing these pieces, and I look forward to this continued positive influence on my life.

Thank you Richard Quinn for your influence, art, and passion!”

~Scott