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Linda Regula is an artist, author, teacher, and community advocate. She’s also my hero. I started taking art lessons from her when I was three years old, and she has been a guiding light in my life ever since. Linda overcame tremendous challenges to lead the inspiring, creative life she does today. Extreme poverty, abandonment, and abuse marked her childhood in the Appalachian Mountains, and a near fatal injury in her thirties actually paved the way for her to discover her true passion. I was excited when she came to visit us in Monterey, California and agreed to share her paintings and life story in an artist talk called Reaching For The Light at Open Ground Studios on October 19, 2017. This is the video of her inspirational presentation. I hope you are as uplifted and motivated by the strength of this trailblazing lady as I am. I believe her story is one that everyone should hear.  

Start to finish time lapse speed drawing demo showing the creation of my oil pastel and collage drawing "Nothing To Hide" which was included in my Face to Face exhibition Fall 2017 at Open Ground Studios in Monterey, California. The model is Emily Taylor. The original drawing is sold, but limited-edition prints are available at http://paulrichmondstore.com .

New timelapse showing some of the process involved with creating my figurative oil painting “Letting Go.” 

We can all learn a thing or two from those sexy ladies who like to walk through the woods at night on Halloween in every horror movie ever made. Watch as we take you through a Cheesecake Boy step-by-step haunting survival guide that will scare your pants off! 

Watch full vid on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DRq4-1PhmZM It was a beautiful day to go hiking with my friend Robert Burcar. Even though my meditation techniques were not up to par and my pants kept falling down, we had an awesome time exploring the hiking trails of Pacific Grove!  --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boy's pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party! Want more? Website: http://paulrichmondstudio.com Store: http://paulrichmondstore.com Shirts: http://paulrichmondswag.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/paulrichmondstudio Twitter: http://twitter.com/paulrichmondart Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulyworld Tumblr: http://paulrichmondstudio.tumblr.com

Here’s this week’s free Cheesecake Boy coloring page. Our steadfast hero has his hands full in this cheeky medieval coloring page. Arriving just in time to rescue the dragon’s handsome conquest, he hurls the startled lad over his shoulder to make their escape. As they breeze through the enchanted forest, the helpless chap suffers one final indignity when his tunic begins billowing in the breeze. Arthurian wardrobe malfunction, anyone? Grab the free hi-res coloring pic at cheesecakeboy.com - you can print it out or color it digitally in the Recolor app. I want to see your creations — post them to social media with the hashtag CHEESECAKEBOYS and tag me. Happy coloring! Now go color your pan ts off! 

Did you like? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1lTU4Yv Laying in the underpainting on a new surreal figurative piece. It’s an oil painting of a female subject (my friend Melissa) with some feathery surprises. This speed painting demo shows the blocking in stage of the process - essentially the base coat. Once it dries, I will go back in and add more detail, so come back and check out the finished piece soon! --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party! Want more? Website: http://paulrichmondstudio.com Store: http://paulrichmondstore.com Shirts: http://paulrichmondswag.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paulrichmondstudio Twitter: http://twitter.com/paulrichmondart Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulyworld/ Tumblr: http://paulrichmondstudio.tumblr.com/

Drinking mimosas and spilling secrets with the adorable Perri Osattin. It's the best way to start a day! --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boy's pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party!

Party to celebrate the release of the Cheesecake Boys Coloring Book by Paul Richmond at Revolver Nightclub in WeHo on Saturday, April 22, 2017.    Download a free Cheesecake Boy coloring page: cheesecakeboy.com   Order the adult coloring book: amzn.to/2oJcBfR

My new painting Lost To Myself .  paulrichmondstudio.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYPthz17fhk I thought it would be fun to show you some of the paintings and drawings I made when I was growing up! I had an inspiring art teacher and parents who taught me that anything was possible, and I think those are two of the biggest reasons why I am an artist today. Here’s a short peek at some of my journey and a few stories from along the way. — Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boy's pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party!

My friend Robert Burcar helps me celebrate the release of my first coloring book, Cheesecake Boys, with a pinup coloring party! Pinup girls from the ’40s and ’50s had such a hard time keeping their clothes on. A loose nail, a curious pup, or even a brisk wind all seemed to exist for the purpose of disrobing unsuspecting cuties. But one important question has gone unanswered—until now: how did men always manage to dodge these obstacles? Now it’s time to even the score! Welcome to the colorful world of the Cheesecake Boys, pinups for a new generation where skin-baring wardrobe malfunctions take an equal opportunity approach. Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils because these fellows need your magic touch—all over!  Twenty-two full page, single-sided images. Visit http://cheesecakeboy.com to learn more! Visit Robert Burcar’s website: http://robertleeburcar.com

*Ring Ring* What’s up? It’s coloring time!  Download this week’s #FridayFreebies pinup boy coloring page: http://paulrichmondstudio.com/fridayfreebies   **New this week - I also posted an alternate version formatted for the Recolor app for those who like to color digitally.  Be sure to share your awesome creations with me by posting and tagging them #PaulRichmondStudio! Happy coloring everyone!! 

Bill Sanders is a celebrated political cartoonist who was way ahead of his time. He is known for his progressive, biting commentary on civil liberties and civil rights issues. Many of the problems we are still grappling with today like corporate greed and corruption, gun control, racial inequality, gender bias, LGBT rights, and women’s health are portrayed in Sanders’ work dating back to the 1960’s! Come along with me to the opening reception for an exhibit of his powerful and important illustrations - we need them now more than ever! The show, Bill Sanders: Against the Grain at Open Ground Studios in Monterey, California, was lovingly curated by Denese Sanders, the artist’s daughter and Artistic Director at OGS.  See more of Bill Sanders' incredible work: http://sanderscartoon.blogspot.com Learn more about Open Ground Studios: http://www.opengroundstudios.com

After fifteen years of following his work online, I had such a blast finally meeting artist René Capone last week. He took me on a big gay tour of the Castro in San Francisco and then introduced me to Thomasina DeMaio and her awesome gallery ArtSavesLives, where I'll be participating in a group exhibition this month!  ArtSavesLives exhibit reception: Friday, September 23 from 6-10 pm. All are welcome!  Castro Street ArtSavesLives Studio and Gallery - 518 Castro St, San Francisco, California René Capone Website: http://www.renecaponeart.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hedgehogboy Instragram: http://www.instagram.com/renecapone Thomasina DeMaio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thomasina.demaio Castro Street ArtSavesLives Studio and Gallery Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sfartslave --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little ...

I was very lucky growing up to have an amazing art teacher, mentor, and friend. Linda Regula started teaching me private painting lessons before my fourth birthday. In this video, we reminisce about some of our favorite stories from those early years. Also learn more about Linda's inspiring story, and the traumatic experiences she had to overcome in order to create her own path as an artist. Follow Linda on Facebook -- Brushstrokes by Linda Regula: http://bit.ly/28OWhDt Keystrokes by Linda Regula: http://bit.ly/28LUknM Buy Linda's new book, The Way Back Home : http://amzn.to/28VP7uz --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party!

I don't do offers like this often, so it's a great time to add an original painting to your collection! 20% off all original paintings with discount code MEMORIALDAY at paulrichmondstore.com now through Monday only.

Did you like? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1lTU4Yv Painting With Friends - Episode 2: Vivian Von Brokenhymen Meet my diva-licious friend, drag queen entertainer Vivian Von Brokenhymen. Together, we are welcoming Colton Haynes to the LGBT community by giving him a glamorous drag makeover in our painting collab! Connect with Vivian: https://www.facebook.com/threequeendragbrunch/ https://www.facebook.com/queensandweiners/ https://www.facebook.com/thevonbs/ http://www.wondervivinc.com/ --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party! Want more? Website: http://paulrichmondstudio.com Store: http://paulrichmondstore.com Shirts: http://paulrichmondswag.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paulrichmondstudio Twitter: http://twitter.com/paulrichmondart Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulyw...

Did you like? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1lTU4Yv  It's Q & A time! You asked them -- here are my answers to your most poignant and hard-hitting questions such as "do you paint naked?" and "when you met Ron Jeremy, did you see his member?"  --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party!

Did you like? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1lTU4Yv Hey everyone, I'm Paul! Welcome to my YouTube channel! I'm an artist, activist, storyteller, and adventure-loving crazy person. Watch this to find out a little more about me!  --- Step into the weird and wonderful world of artist Paul Richmond, where anything could go down -- even a pin-up boys' pants! We're all a little high on paint fumes around here, so grab a brush and join the painting party!