News
This was my first attempt at creating a sculpture in snow! I didn't win any prizes in the competition, but I had a blast, met some great people and learned a lot. I'm looking forward to doing it again next year.
is history. Thanks to everyone who took home a piece of my art!
May 2010 — Riverbirch Gallery
Saturday, May 2, 2009 - 4-10 p.m.
River's End Gallery, Waukesha WI
produced by Tom Laughlin.
The second in a series of documentaries featuring Wisconsin Barns. Richard discusses the importance of preserving old barns and demonstrates how he paints one. The documentary will be televised on Wisconsin PBS in late 2007. A DVD is also available from Kovia Productions.
Book — "Strange Wisconsin, More Badger State Weirdness,"
by Linda S. Godfrey.
A sequel to Linda's "Weird Wisconsin," this book includes more stories of the Beast of Bray Road, Bigfoot in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Man Bat, Goat Man and Washington Co. Bearwolf ... and features many unusual Wisconsin artists, including Richard! Available late October 2007.
TV Show — "Artist To Artist,"
hosted by Enid Silverman.
A regularly-scheduled cable TV program, produced in Skokie, Illinois. Enid interviews Richard during the 30-minute show and he explains his evaporative pattern casting technique as well as showcasing many of his sculptures and 2D works. The show will be aired on 38 Comcast cable stations across Northeastern Illinois during December 2007 and January 2008.
U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, June 2007. Featuring the artistic achievements of American artists Richard Arfsten, Ayla Rexroth, Larry Ballard and Matt Lamb.
Painting Shown — "Eye of the Storm" by Richard Arfsten
Unity
|
|