TEACHER
PASSING THE TORCH
Richard Schmid dedicated his life’s work to preserving and passing on the knowledge of Representational painting techniques. In the 1950’s when he was a student of his mentor, William H. Mosby at the American Academy of Art in Chicago
Bill Mosby’s teachers were contemporaries of such luminaries as Monet, Degas, Zorn, Sargent, Sorolla, Mancini, Serov, along with the Naturalists, The Impressionists and others. Mosby taught Richard these painting methods and skills, and Richard in turn has passed them down to a new generation of artists eager to learn these techniques in the 21st century.
Richard giving a painting demonstration of Peonies for the artists in the Loveland Academy, Loveland, CO., 1998.
During Richard’s long and distinguished career, he presented numerous live oil painting demonstrations and workshops. He is highly respected for establishing three oil painting groups—The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art in Chicago; The Loveland Academy of Art, in Loveland, Colorado; and The Putney Painters at Village Arts of Putney in Vermont.
Richard’s diligent work to preserve the knowledge and skills of traditional painting has changed the lives of countless artists worldwide. On his eightieth birthday, he received thousands of cards and letters expressing gratitude and wishing him well. He has greatly influenced the movement of Bravura painting directly from life, known as ALLA PRIMA – the painting of real life, on the spot, as it happens…
Richard painting a still life demonstration for artists, Jane Seymour, Cheri Ingle, Michelle Dunaway, and Jeremy Lipking in California.
Through his lifetime of creating educational books, instructional videos, art groups, demonstrations, and from his masterful artworks, Richard Schmid’s influence as a teacher echoes through the global art community as an indispensable resource for those seeking to learn the knowledge and skill of art, as well as the intricacies of the creative process. His achievements serve as invaluable tools, shaping the perspectives and skills of those eager to absorb the valuable knowledge he imparts.
Richard Schmid’s dedication has sparked a resurgence of Representational painting, a style rich in skill and history that now continues to grow.
Through his lifetime of creating educational books, instructional videos, art groups, demonstrations, and from his masterful artworks, Richard Schmid’s influence as a teacher echoes through the global art community as an indispensable resource for those seeking to learn the knowledge and skill of art, as well as the intricacies of the creative process. His achievements serve as invaluable tools, shaping the perspectives and skills of those eager to absorb the valuable knowledge he imparts.
Richard Schmid’s dedication has sparked a resurgence of Representational painting, a style rich in skill and history that now continues to grow.
Richard Schmid giving a demo for members of the Palette & Chisel decades ago.
“Some paintings are just plain fun to do.” – RS ALLA PRIMA II — Page 141
RICHARD’S EDUCATIONAL BOOKS
Richard profoundly impacted the global art world with his educational publications, serving as invaluable resources that provide aspiring artists with essential insights into the art of painting.
Through his writings and art examples, Richard’s influence as a teacher echoes through the global art community as an indispensable resource for those wanting to navigate the intricacies of the creative process. Richard’s educational books act as guiding lights standing as invaluable tools, shaping the perspectives and skills of those eager to absorb the valuable knowledge Richard sought to pass along.
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Richard and Katie Swatland reviewing each page for the 1st printing of “Alla Prima II: Everything I Know About Painting—and More” at Puritan Press.
