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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 eyesRichard Colburn, self-portrait 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.

 

Drawings


Rabbi

A1 – Pencil Sketch, 10x8

 


Portrait of Jessica

P1 – Graphite, 20x16

 


Marilyn Monroe

P5 – Graphite, 20x16, 3/4 life size

 


Amelia Earhart

P7 – Graphite, 20x16, 3/4 life size

 


Elvis Presley

P9 – Graphite, life size

 


Princess Dianna

P10 – Graphite, life size

 


Cary Grant

P11 – Graphite, 3/4 life size

 


Karen

P13 – 3/4 life size

 


Chelsey

P2 – Graphite, life size

 


Katherine Hepburn

P14 – Graphite, 3/4 life size

 


Dee

P15 – Graphite, 20x16,

 


Maryanne

P4 – 3/4 life size

 

Oils


Standing in the Light

Oil, 20x16

 


Standing in Gold

A5 – Oil, 20x16

 


Kristen

P8 – Oil, life size

 


Marilyn

P6 – Oil, 3/4 life size

 


Moon Bath

A4 – Oil, 52x40

 


Joan

P8 – Oil, 48x36

 


At the Pinnacle

A3 – Mixed Media, 20x16

 


Running in High Grass

A2 – Oil Pastel, 8x10