Shadows from the Past

Over the last month, I asked everyone to help me get “uncovered” -- and you came through! In the Uncovered 2 contest, four of my recent cover illustrations were vying for the chance to become a limited-edition giclee print. But as they say on every reality show known to mankind, “only ONE could be the winner...and America has chosen!” The winning image is Shadows from the Past from the novel by Lisa Marie Davis. The winner of the first print in the series plus the corresponding novel is Zahra Owens. Congratulations! Giclee prints are now available for the first day reduced price of $32.50 in my Etsy store HERE.

I announced the winner this morning on Michele and Jeff's Review blog, and also shared some stories and pictures of my artistic escapades through the years. I even dug up a whole slew of photos from the archives (a.k.a. my parents' basement) to go along with the post. Check it out HERE.

Here's one of the aforementioned photos (isn't he a snappy dresser?):

Love Conquers All: Art for Equality

I'm excited to be a part of this weekend's "Love Conquers All: Art For Equality" group show at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, CA. Thinkspace will be offering limited-edition prints of my painting Noah's Gay Wedding Cruise. The exhibition supports the fight for equality and aims to raise awareness for the LGBT struggle in the process. "Love Conquers All" features the work of over 50 international artists and promises to open eyes and encourage dialogue. The exhibit runs from 8/7/10 through 8/28/10. The opening reception is Saturday, August 7 from 7-10 pm. Click HERE for more details. 20% of proceeds from all works sold will benefit Equality California.

Tikkun

My painting Noah's Gay Wedding Cruise appears in this month's issue of Tikkun magazine to illustrate a cover story on "Queer Spirituality and Politics." I'm honored to have my work included in the national publication, even though the author does take issue with the piece, noting that it lacks representation of "queer immigrants, homeless trans youth, poor and working-class gays and lesbians, and LGBT inmates." I guess you can't please everyone! But don't I at least get credit for including Bert and Ernie? 

Special thanks to my friend Kittredge Cherry for helping me make the connection. The publication is available in most bookstores nationwide.

Noah's Gay Wedding Cruise, oil painting on canvas

Uncovered 2

Last year, I held a contest called "Uncovered" and many of you helped select The Hired Man as the first novel cover giclee print offering in my online store. And now I'm feeling indecisive again. This time, I have four cover illustrations for you to choose from. Decisions, decisions! And one lucky voter will randomly be chosen to receive the first print in the series as well as the corresponding novel/novella courtesy of Dreamspinner Press. Yay! So go cast your vote HERE. 

I introduced the contest and shared many of my recent illustrations as well as process pics on Elisa Rolle's site today: PAUL RICHMOND: UNCOVERED 2.

Covering Up!

It's been forever since I shared any of my novel cover illustrations for Dreamspinner Press. I love working on these! Here are a few of the latest:

Keep Your Shirt On

Sure, it’s embarrassing to get caught with your pants down — just ask any of my Cheesecake models. But it would be even worse to get caught without your very own Cheesecake shirt! Now you can have your cake and wear it too! Order yours HERE.

Getting Cheeky

There's a nice feature by Kendrick Daye in Art Nouveau Magazine about my Cheesecake show. Check it out here: Paul Richmond Gets Cheeky in New Series of Paintings. Here's an excerpt:

Artist and Illustrator Paul Richmond was raised in a conservative, Roman Catholic home but you couldn’t tell from his paintings. Take for instance his Cheesecake series of work created for his solo exhibition of the same name. The show opened June 4 at Halsted Gallery in Chicago to rave reviews.