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"Paul Richmond"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 4; Deviations: 349; Watchers: 1999
Watching: 16; Pageviews: 103193; Comments Made: 2830; Friends: 16
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Melissa FormanFavorite movies: Chris & Don: A Love Story
Favorite bands / musical artists: Dolly Parton
Favorite writers: Michael Cunningham
Tools of the Trade: brushes, canvas, oil paint
Other Interests: arting, daydreaming, thinking about the big picture
# About me
Paul Richmond is an internationally recognized visual artist and activist whose paintings draw inspiration from his own experiences as a young gay man. He graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design in 2002 and came out of the closet shortly thereafter. Since then, his artwork has become a vehicle for exploring and understanding his own journey, as well as developing a dialogue with other members of the LGBTQ community. Influenced by his own struggles as he came to terms with his sexual identity, he seeks to challenge social constructs that exist around sexual orientation and gender roles.His career has included exhibitions in galleries throughout the United States, as well as publication in numerous art journals and anthologies. His work is collected by individuals from around the globe. Paul is currently represented by Lyman-Eyer Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts. In his role as the Associate Art Director for Dreamspinner Press and their young adult imprint, Harmony Ink Press, he has created over two hundred and fifty novel cover illustrations. He teaches community art classes for Stonewall Columbus. He has volunteered with the Kaleidoscope Youth Center, encouraging LGBTQ teens to use art as a means of self-exploration and expression. He is a co-founder of the You Will Rise Project, an organization that empowers those who have experienced bullying to speak out creatively through the language, visual, and performing arts.
Paul shares his life with husband, Dennis Niekro. They were married in a group ceremony with twenty-four other LGBT couples in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in June 2013. Together, they are committed to using their artistic talents to raise equality awareness.
# Comments
Comments: 205
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Β Happy Birthday! Β
Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Wish you all the best! Β
Β Β Β Hope you have a wonderful day!
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Thank you so much for posting your "tips for dudes in dresses" gifs! I have been in a horrible mood the past two days and your brilliant imagination has made a small but much appreciated sun beam into my dreary haze. I currently follow you on here and am a fan. Keep up your wonderful world. <3
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I'm so glad! Thank you so much for the comment!
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Hello, I'm that girl who posted the artwork: "What Bullying Looks Like... "Β on the anti bullying movement:Β Β youwillriseproject.com . AndΒ I'm wondering if you'd like to help me start up a new project aimed at spreading love, peace and acceptance between gays and Christians. The project is called GL4E ('glue').
kindnessoverhate.tumblr.com/poβ¦
Project GL4E Poster
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A beautiful gallery, Sir.Β Duly watched.
(I support marriage. Period.)
Steve
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I love your gallery.Β I love the humorous take to your art.
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Hello! I looked into the project you directed me to and think it's amazing! I sent a submission along
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Hey,
I think your gallery is very amazing.
Therefore, your oil technique from the your War Paint series is drop-dead.
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Hey, looked at the project you directed me to, and I want to say you guys are doing a great job, I'll be sure to send it in. Keep it up, and don't worry about the haters...they are everywhere, but so are we nice people who really couldn't care as long as people are nice in return, AKA me. :3
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Thank you for putting together your anti-bully group! You're a great guy!
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Hi there. I've recently stumbled upon the You Will Rise project, and I must say it is absolutely beautiful and inspiring.
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I found you! *waves madly* (Grace Duncan here. Might need to make note of that on my name, eh? LOL)
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I just wanted to say I emailed my artwork to that project you sent me ^^
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Hi, I have an inquiry regarding a submission a few years ago.Β Would you mind contacting me?
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Your art makes me smile! Keep up the amazing work!
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I am such a fan of your work~ I couldn't paint to save my life and you make such gorgeous paintings! I just wanted to say, keep up the great work!
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Your works are really nice and creative! Keep it up. Also that's cool that you're a fellow Ohioan too!Β
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Hello Paul,Β
I enjoyed viewing your work. Your talent is beyond words. Β I look forward to seeing more of your brilliant works.
Charlie
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birthday greetings from the netherlands... have a party time Β
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Your work is so expressive and beautiful, good work!
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Thank you so much! We just posted it: artformichael.com It's very inspiring to see how many people are reaching out to show their support for Michael.Β
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According to the instructions I sent you a card for Michael. Did you get it?
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We've posted everything we received so far. Do you see it on the page? Here's the link: artformichael.com . If not, you can try emailing it again, or just reply to this comment with the link to the piece on your da page and we'll grab it from there. Thanks so much for getting involved!
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O-M-G I found you!! I didn't even know you had a DA!
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