Paul Richmond Blog

I'm going to be a guest on tonight's episode of Roynation Radio . We'll be talking about growing up gay, coming out, art, pin-up boys, marriage equality, and more. You can tune in at 9:00 (Eastern) online HERE , and even call in to chat with us at (619) 768-7224. Talk with you tonight!

Finally someone thinks of me as an expert! Check out my interview at UnderwearExpert.com . It's very revealing! ;)

I did a Q&A with Columbus Alive columnist John Ross, and the article was included in this week's Pride issue. I love the photo by Jodi Miller shown above. Check out the interview online HERE , where you can read all about my love of Lawrence Welk, cake, and the three things I can't live without!

I have been popping up all over the web this week and chatting up a storm about my artwork, inspirations, and in one case, the similarities between Cher and Jesus. I’ll post a few links below. In the first article, you can also read about my exciting new collaboration with Del Shores, the writer/director of  Sordid Lives . •  PAUL RICHMOND INTERVIEW  and  INS & OUTS BOOK REVIEW  on reviewsbyjessewave •  DRAWN TO YOU: PAUL RICHMOND  on manhuntdaily •  PAUL RICHMOND AND THE ESSENCE OF A GAY ARTIST PART 1  and  PART 2  on gaylikeyoublog •  OUT ARTIST PAUL RICHMOND’S CHRISTMAS CREATIONS  on planetout

A few months ago, my friend Melissa Forman and I were asked to interview each other for an online arts magazine called The Artist Interview . In honor of her opening this weekend at Corey Helford Gallery, I'd like to share it with you. Melissa is one of my biggest artistic influences, not to mention an amazing person and one of my closest friends! We’ve been through a lot together (which you'll read about shortly), and I’ve watched in awe over the last few years as she has produced some of the most hauntingly beautiful, intricate, and compelling paintings I’ve ever seen. Go Melissa! I truly couldn’t be prouder of her. I hope you enjoy our little walk down memory lane: The Artist's Interview: Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond displaying different levels of enthusiasm at a Dolly Parton cd signing in Manhattan At first glance, it might be difficult to find a connection between the work of artists Melissa Forman and Paul Richmond. The figur...

I was recently interviewed by Cat Johnson for her fabulous site, House of Cat (and she asked some great questions!). Be sure to check out the other features too - lots of creative inspiration. Here's a link to check it out: Paul Richmond - Genuine Expressions of Individuality And here's an excerpt from the interview: By painting your own story and experiences, you’ve become an activist for understanding and open-mindedness. Can you talk about art as activism and the role it plays in your life? It’s hard for me to think of myself as an activist because that term conjures images of Martin Luther King Jr. and Harvey Milk in my mind. Yet I know without doubt that the arts have been integral in influencing change throughout history. I certainly aspire to do my part in creating dialogue about important issues, and counteracting generalized prejudices with genuine expressions of my own individuality. It wasn’t long ago when I strove for just the opposite. As a repressed college studen...

I was recently interviewed by Chris from shopindieonline.com and the article was posted today HERE . I've re-posted the text below: FEATURED INDIE ARTIST INTERVIEW WITH PAUL OF PAUL RICHMOND STUDIO Time to meet this week’s featured indie artist Paul of Paul Richmond Studio . SI: Please tell us a little about yourself. Paul: I am an artist whose paintings explore everything from personal narrative to pop culture, with some political commentary and the occasional pin-up boy thrown in for good measure. From an early age, I was taught that art could be more than a hobby. My fabulous childhood mentor made it very clear that it could also be a completely viable career option, and I haven’t looked back since! My work has been exhibited in galleries across the country, as well as some “less traditional” venues such as the Tammy Faye memorial celebration, an exhibit in Hollywood honoring Dolly Parton, and another curated by RuPaul. I have also had paintings licensed for greeting cards, co...