Internationally known artist, E. Richard Colburn, has attained recognition through his specialized art of portraiture, executed in the style of classical realism.

Responsive to his own sensitivity, he finds that special fleeting and genteel openness in children's eyes very desirable to portray. His ability to capture the spirit and essence of his subject—child or adult—gives his portraits their powerful and unique quality.

"Until the artist is able to reveal his subject's soul through the eyes, the artist has merely produced a likeness. From the center of my being, I believe a portraitist's responsibility is to capture the essence of his subject, discovering and portraying the special quality that makes each person unique. I am speaking of something intangible—something spiritual."

Educated at The Art League of California and the Academy of Art College of San Francisco, Colburn has exhibited at the De Young Museum, San Francisco, and the Rosicrucian Museum, San Jose. His portraits can be found in private collections throughout the world.

Richard invites inquiries about portraits. Contact him about portrait commissions.

View Richard's drawings and oils.