After training and working in Advertising and Graphic Design Richard was drawn toward painting and Fine Art. As a self-taught painter he first exhibited in Manchester City, England, and was awarded 'Young Artist Award' by the Manchester Academy of Fine Art, also twice exhibiting at Londons' Royal Academy. Later he was 'Artist in Residence' at Derby City Art Gallery, having been awarded the 'Silver Palette' First Prize.

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"The work that Iris Print has done for me is beautifully crafted and of superbly reliable quality, I see it as a valid continuation of the creative process" - Richard Wallace