Ted Richards: Anthology II
November 4-26, 2022
Ted Richards: Anthology II
Opening reception: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Closed Wed-Fri Nov 23-25, re-opening Sat Nov 26
Anthology II is the second installment of a look at the past few decades of my work. I picked this collection to highlight some of my personal favorites, because they are visually appealing, remind me of a special adventure, or represent a significant point in my artistic journey. Viewing art is always personal; it helps to have a nugget of insight into its development, and thus I have provided the audience with access to audio files of my commentary on each painting.
Ted Richards was born in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, has resided in New Jersey’s Ramapo Mountains, and now calls the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee home. His interest in art began as an adolescent and has focused on painting in acrylics for over 40 years. He enjoyed a successful career in Information Technology and incorporates his analytical abilities into the creative development process. Richards enjoys sharing memorable moments from his life’s adventures through his work; incorporating elements of color theory, he uses bold, expressive color on large canvases to convey the mood of the experience. Whether he employs a fresh approach to realism or ventures into abstraction, he invites the viewer to join him on his journey. His work has been featured in both group and solo exhibitions in Northern New Jersey and Eastern Tennessee.