| Richard Linton | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1935 Melbourne, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | self-taught, Melbourne School of Printing (RMIT) |
| Known for | Painting, Printmaking |
Richard Linton, ASMA, (born 1935) is an internationally renowned Australian artist. His paintings are primarily of maritime subjects.
Early life
Linton was born in Melbourne in 1935. From the age of 16, he apprenticed in the printing trade, and also trained in photolithography at the Melbourne School of Printing (now a part of RMIT). He is primarily self-taught in painting. His first professional work was in 1957.
Works
Linton is one of a select number of artists to have their work reproduced by the Franklin Mint and Mourlot Studios. His paintings have won numerous awards worldwide. He has twice won the prestigious Heidelberg Award. His work is represented in many public and private collections worldwide.
His studio was first located in central Frankston, a bayside suburb of Melbourne. In 2005, he relocated his studio to the Morning Star Estate, a vineyard just outside Frankston. His studio is housed in the old dairy on the estate.
His most recent works include The River Min and Spirit of the High Country.
References
- ^ Introducing the Artist – Richard Linton Maritime Art
- ^ Noted Australian Artists
- Where it all began – Morning Star Estate
Texts
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 410