Richard Siemens

Born 1953 in Australia and now lives on the far South Coast of NSW.An Award winning Professional Artist for 17 years, I have always painted in a meticulous detail style, which comes naturally to me. I am self-taught and I don't intentionally follow any art movement. My oil and acrylic paintings have been consistently of an extremely high quality.Ultra-realist painter is how Richard Siemens describes himself and his works as quality paintings, because Quality is never an accident, it is the result of intention, innovation and skilful execution.Up to seven layers of undercoat are painted on a panel to achieve a paper like finish for the support of Richards paintings. Next, he paints the background with acrylics, mainly with an airbrush, to keep a flat surface. Then, much like the old masters used to do from an outline drawing, which is Richard's blue print, he transfers the foreground to the panel, ready to be painted with oils. This is only a part of Richard's Methodical Technique, which includes the camera and computer. On a finished painting, take note of the three-dimensional illusion of texture and form, created by Richards skilful use of composition, colour and tone. He encourages viewers to look at his work up close, so as t...

A W A R D S1986 1st. Prize, Melton Art Exhibition.1987 1st. Prize, "Djerriwarrh Festival" Art Show.1989 "Highly Commended", Bacchus Marsh Rotary, Judge Walter Magilton.1990 "Highly Commended", Bright Art Show, Judge Alan Sartori. "Best Local Artist, Melton Art Show, Judge Edward Berry.1991 "Best Oil Painting", Melton Art Show, Judge Walter Magilton. "Most Popular Painting", Loyola College, Watsonia, Public Vote. "Honourable Mention", Box Hill Lions Art Show, Judge Barbera Beasley-Southgate.1993 "Best Overall Painting", Melton Rotary, Judge Hilde Mathiske.1994 "Best Oil/Acrylic", Torquay Rotary, Judge Don Stuchbery. "Best Painting- Any Medium", Torquay Rotary, Judge Don Stuchbery. "Highly Commended", Pakenham Art Show, Judge Ramon Horsfield. "Best Painting- Up to $500.00", Pakenham A/S, Judge Ron Horsfield.1995 "Best Painting- Any Medium", Tintern Grammar School, Ringwood Art Show.1997 "Artist of the Month Nov/Dec", Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Melbourne.2000 "Best Acrylic", 2000 Bega Valley Regional Gallery Art Awards, Judge John Downton.2001 "Highly Commended", 2001 Bega Valley Regional Gallery Art Awards, Judge John Mutsaers.2003 Wins the 'People's Choice A...