About

Secret Pond 48" x 52" oil, 2026


Ohio State University M.F.A. Columbus, OH 1982
Grand Valley State University. B.F.A. Allendale, M I 979
National Endowment for the Arts Artist Grant 1989
Michigan Arts Council Grant 1989
Michigan Governor’s Award in the Arts 1990

Vermont Studio Center Fellowship, Johnson VT
Heliker- LaHotan Foundation, Artist Residency
Antico Borgo Finocchieto Residency, Tuscany, Italy
Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome.

Why do I make paintings?
I paint to connect with the poetic aspects of my life.

Shipping
Paintings can be professionally and safely shipped via UPS. Works too large to ship via UPS (over 48” x 52”) are securely crated and shipped FEDEX truck freight anywhere in the US.
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Please feel free to contact me for more details richardkooymanart@gmail.com