Richard Stephens

Artist Biography

Richard was born in Stockton, CA, and is a fifth generation Californian. After college Richard spent the next 10 years in the art department at El Camino College. Richard was fortunate to study privately with Sergia Bongart, Sonni Apinchapong, and Joe Mandez. These three teachers established in him the lesson that, with a solid foundation and the use of correct colors, you can become a great artist. With devotion and hard and constant work everyday, you have potential. Using their teaching and his imagination he has shaped himself into a top notch artist. Richard presently runs his own gallery, Cannery Row Studios, where he features local artists along with his own work. Richard is currently building The Zasks Gallery in Palos Verdes and is widely considered one of the movers and shakers of the south bay art scene.

Richard also works with children at local schools providing  hands-on teaching on the painting of murals. He has completed 20 local murals for schools in the South Bay. Student and school mural projects can be seen at Mira Costa High School, Park Western Elementary, Rain Forest School, 7th street School, and Bandini School.

Richard believes the future of art lies with the children of the world and dedicates a substantial amount of time to the goal of improving that future by volunteering his work and talent in a wide range of activities.

Credits:

Cannery Row Studios — 15 years of having 6 plus shows a year promoting local artists

Logistics for Redondo Beach Art Group — Power Of Art 2009 & 2010

Directed the Art Pavilion at the Taste for San Pedro 2008, 2009, and 2010

Gallery Director for San Pedro Art Association from  2002 to 2010

One man show at Cannery Row Studios from 2005 to 2010

One man gallery-on-wheels  for the Anza Artist Groups, 2009 and 2010

Professional artist for 30 years