For inquiries about: Sale of Original Equine or Other Artwork, Purchase of Limited Edition Prints, Commissioning a Painting, Reproduction Rights Or for information Contact the Artist at: hescoxfineart@charter.net

Or send mail inquiries to: Richard Hescox PO Box 61701 Reno, NV 89508Or Call: 775-225-6472

Original Equine Art and Portraits by Richard Hescox

EQUINE ART AND PAINTING: "Curiosity" 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas. Original (Available) ----------- (Inquire) Limited Edition Prints available

EQUINE ART AND PAINTING: "Nothing But Distance" 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas "Nothin But Distance"

EQUINE ART AND PAINTING: "Racing the Wind" 24" x 36" Oil on Canvas

EQUINE/IMAGINATIVE ART

EQUINE ART AND PAINTING: "Old Friend" 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas (Portrait Commission)

EQUINE ART AND PAINTING: "Portrait of Girly" 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas (Portrait Commission)

EQUINE ART AND PAINTING: "Osada and Alice" 18" x 24" Oil on Canvas (Portrait commission)

ABOUT THE EQUINE ARTWORK PROCESS - Richard Hescox - Equine Art Paintings and Commissions:

Equine Portrait and Equine Painting Commissions:

Equine and Traditional Painting Process 1) Planning the commission. The first step is a conversation between the person commissioning the painting ("the client") and myself. We will discuss exactly what type of painting the client wants. Based on these discussions I will fill out a worksheet describing the various elements and parameters of "the Painting" and will use this worksheet to determine the fee to quote for this commission. If this is acceptable to the client, a "painting commission contract" will be signed and a 50% deposit required.

Equine and Traditional Painting Process Process 2) Beginning the project. I always prefer to photograph the subject myself if possible. That way I can observe their surroundings and mannerisms, and begin making esthetic decisions as I capture various poses and lighting situations. I will take many pictures as I study the subject in various settings. I will discuss with the client where the painting will be displayed and take that into consideration in composing the color scheme. If it is not possible to take my own pictures then I can work from good quality photos supplied by the client.

Equine and Traditional Painting Process Process 3) Sketches and ideas. I use the information gathered to prepare ideas for the overall composition of the painting, and then discuss them with the client. Once we have the basic idea established and the sketch is approved, I then begin to paint, using a combination of different photographs as reference. In this way I can capture just the right setting, expression and pose.

Equine and Traditional Painting Process Process 4) Completing the painting. The painting will then be created within the approximate time frame agreed upon and delivered to the client for final acceptance. Upon acceptance, the final payment (including applicable sales tax for Nevada residents) is due. Upon payment the painting becomes the property of the client. (Sale of the original artwork does not transfer the copyright, which is retained by the artist.)

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, and CERTIFICATIONS IN EQUINE ART:

Richard Hescox is a member of:

• The Nevada Artists Association Awards received: Best of Show and Best Oil Painting - Nevada Artists Association 2007 Nevada Day Show The Jack Gaughan Memorial Award - Best emerging artist 1991 NESFA The Chesley Award - Best Color Work Unpublished 2003 ASFA The Golden Lion Award - 2007 The Burroughs Bibliophiles

A master equine art and commission painter, Richard Hescox has produced hundreds of commissioned traditional and equine paintings and equine portraits. He is an expert at capturing the essence of someone's personality, or equine art in paint. Combining elements, settings that are special to the horse or subject he can create an equine art painting that captures not just a face, but a life! His portraits of both Horses and People have a clarity, richness of detail and warmth which makes them seem alive in a way that a photograph cannot. Richard Hescox brings the same masterful skills to every equine art commission. He is known for his insightful equine art and his harmonious use of color. If you are interested in learning more about having an equine art painting made please visit the "Equine Commissions" section of this website.

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Richard Hescox has also done personal and equine portraits for a number of years, Richard worked for the Hollywood film studios creating paintings of the stars for use on posters and movie advertisements. This experience honed his ability to capture the subjects likeness and personality with a skill seldom seen in contemporary artists, especially in equine art.