| Rick
Ford has gained national attention as a result of immersing
himself in art for over three decades. He began with his studies
at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and later worked
as a commercial artist. By 1980, Rick had made the decision—and
commitment—to devote his time wholly to the profession
of fine art painting. His first bit of national recognition
came when he was represented by Portrait Brokers Inc., a national
portrait gallery.
Since
that time, Rick has had numerous one man shows in New York,
Chicago, and the summer resort community of Harbor Springs,
Michigan. He works in the four media of oil, pastel, watercolor
and acrylic.
"Spinnaker
Sunset "
16" x 20"
Acrylic
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"Bend
in the River"
14" x 16"
Pastel
Mr.
Ford’s style ranges from photo realistic to soft representational.
With this diversity, he has proved his painting mastery.
His
work appears in corporate and private collections throughout
the United States and abroad. His honors include awards from
the Pastel Society of the West Coast, the Pastel Society of
the Southwest, the Pastel Journal magazine, and the Scarab
Club of Detroit.
Since
1995 Rick has been represented exclusively in northern Michigan
by Tvedten Fine Art. His work may be viewed on two websites:
www.rickfordart.com
and www.tvedtenfineart.com.
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