Richard Bateman

Explore Richard’s work at Sharing Is Caring, a group exhibition in partnership with University College London Hospitals Arts & Heritage from 22 November - 5 February. Find out more about the exhibition at The Street Gallery of UCLH.

Richard’s art is a reflection of his sweet and gentle nature. Trees, flowerbeds, clouds, boats and houses populate his scenes, standing solidly in the foreground like actors on a stage. It’s a soothing world, sometimes dreamlike, always serene.

He works entirely from his imagination and memory, so his depictions of things are completely his own and have a uniqueness and identifiable signature. He composes things in a similarly unique way - rhythm and balance is created by elements that repeat and echo, or by layering components on top of one another. His pictures are often small in size and lovingly crafted - he uses watercolour and gouache, as well as pastels, inks and coloured pencils, and favours well balanced, soft, pastel tones.

Richard gets real joy from selling his art, always saying he’ll sell his pieces for millions of pounds. He also feels lots of pride when his work is exhibited, it gives him a significant boost in his self esteem. The sense of achievement and recognition that selling and exhibiting work brings Richard is a key goal in Artbox’s mission - these experiences are invaluable when it comes to improving artist’s mental health and overall wellbeing.

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