Paul Richmond Blog

This Friday, July 6, my exhibit with Thomas Acevedo opens at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery in Provincetown. The reception begins at 7 PM, and the gallery is located at 432 Commercial St. Visit their website for more details. Here's a bit more about my new series that will be featured in the show: With a nod to vintage circus, sideshow, and burlesque posters, my series Ringmasters & Fabulous Oddities portrays scantily-clad male figures as star attractions. Their roles are varied – from The Snake Charmer with his cool, seductive gaze to The Bear Tamer , shown losing control of his act (and his pants!). This series also features two contemporary male burlesque dancers, Tom DeLish and Bobbie Burlesque, both of whom entice their audience to new understandings of male sexuality. By placing men center-stage as both storytellers and objects of desire, I seek to challenge traditional ideologies around gender roles. And the sumptuous imagery of the big top provides a perfect setting for ...

"The Bear Tamer," oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 30" x 24" This one's for the bears! My new Cheesecake Boy painting "The Bear Tamer" is the newest painting in my Ringmasters & Fabulous Oddities series. Anything goes under the big top, including this handsome fellow's pants!  "The Bear Tamer" is available to purchase through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery. Visit my page on their site for details. It will be held until the exhibition this summer, opening July 6. Small, medium, and large limited-edition prints are currently available in my online store . "The Bear Tamer"  (detail), oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 30" x 24" "The Bear Tamer"  (detail), oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 30" x 24" "The Bear Tamer"  (detail), oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 30" x 24"

"The Strong and Silent Type,"  oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 24" x 30" The latest addition to my circus series is a painting titled  "The Strong and Silent Type." Many thanks to my friend, talented artist Brian Williams, for modeling for this piece (I'll include some behind-the-scenes pics below from our photo-shoot!).  "The Strong and Silent Type" is available to purchase through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery. Visit my page on their site for details. It will be held until the exhibition this summer, opening July 6. Small, medium, and large limited-edition prints are currently available in my online store . "The Strong and Silent Type" (detail), oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 24" x 30" Pics from photo-shoot with Brian Williams

"Bird of Paradise," oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 24" x 30" My new painting is a portrait of the amazing boylesque performer Tom DeLish. Titled "Bird of Paradise," it features Tom decked out in the finest peacock couture. "Bird of Paradise" is available to purchase through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery. Visit my page on their site for details. It will be held until the exhibition this summer, opening July 6. Small, medium, and large limited-edition prints are currently available in my online store . Also, check out the Tom DeLish website if you'd like to learn more about this fabulous entertainer.

"The Snake Charmer," oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 40" x 30" My new painting, “The Snake Charmer,” is the latest in a series of circus/sideshow inspired pieces for my show this summer at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery.  I’m enjoying putting my own spin on this theme, in this case modifying the traditional snake charmer image with a tattooed rendition of my own “charmer,” my partner Dennis.  “The Snake Charmer” is available to purchase through the Lyman-Eyer Gallery. Visit my page on their site for details. It will be held until the exhibition this summer, opening July 6 and closing July 18. Small, medium, and large limited-edition prints are currently available in my online store .

Time For Me To Fly , oil on canvas by Paul Richmond, 30" x 40" My new painting, a self-portrait called "Time For Me To Fly," is the first in a series inspired by classic circus, sideshow, and burlesque posters. The series will be featured in my upcoming two-person exhibit at the Lyman-Eyer Gallery with Thomas Acevedo, opening Friday, July 6.   "Time For Me to Fly" is currently available for purchase, though it will be held for the exhibition. There are large and medium size limited-edition prints available as well. Visit my page on the Lyman-Eyer Gallery website for more information. Time For Me To Fly , (DETAIL) oil on canvas by Paul Richmond Time For Me To Fly , (DETAIL) oil on canvas by Paul Richmond