Rick McDiarmid bio

A well known Western Canadian artist, Richard works in oils, acrylics and watercolour.

His paintings focus on light and rhythm expressed through the abstraction of pattern, movement and the interactive nature of colour. Although the forming processes vary, the painting surfaces are energized with a more explorative or random start in developing the visual image. Subject matter most often integrates human activity and surroundings in a visual narrative that invites the viewer in, to discover and explore, to complete the story or continue the inner journey or experience.

In addition to being a prolific painter, Richard is highly regarded as an instructor and mentor to emerging as well as established artists. He has served the Federation of Canadian Artists for many years and has held positions at the board level, VP level, and as the initiator of numerous studio art educational programs within the organization as well as with other local arts organizations.

Annual workshop instruction includes activity in Canada, US, Britain, France and Spain.

Richard is a signature member of both the Federation of Canadian Artists (SFCA) and the Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) and is a lifetime member of Painters at Painters, a prestigious B.C. artist’s peer group. His many award winning paintings have been exhibited in solo shows, group shows and international shows including, The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, the Federation of Canadian Artists, and the Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS). Examples of his paintings and articles have appeared in a number of publications including International Artist’s Magazine.

Richard’s paintings can be found in commercial galleries and corporate and private collections in Canada, the USA, Britain, Europe, Japan and China