Richard was born in the UK settling in Australia in the late 60's. He currently resides in the Blind Bight coastal village on Westernport, has lived on or adjacent to the Mornington Peninsula for over 30 years and draws much of his artistic inspiration from the coastal and inland scenery of this beautiful region, often focusing on subjects drawn from the Peninsula, Westernport and Phillip Island areas.

Commencing to paint in oils in the mid-70's, he continued to paint over the next 15 years or so taking lessons with Wesley Penberthy and John Duncan Firth specialising in impressionist landscapes often executed with the pallet knife and featured in the 2nd and 3rd editions of the popular reference work: Australian Artists Today (published by Graeme Norris).

 Resuming his interest in painting following his retirement in late 2007, Richard is a member of the of  the Berwick Artists Society,  the Coastal Villages Art Group and the Peninsula Arts Society and has won many awards and commendations since then.