Richard Thomas Davis
R.C.A.
Link to Home
CANADIAN HIGH REALIST PAINTER
Richard Davis's paintings point to real times and places existing both in the past and present. His interpretations of commonplace and ephemeral subjects suggest permanence. Yet, in the tight balances that characterize his compositions and subjects, something feels slightly out of kilter as if change is imminent. Davis's subjects are the instants that stand still just before they vanish and the rich dimensionality of reality that comprises as much that is unseen as is seen. - Tom Smart
cityscapes 
interiors 
people 
landscapes 
still-lifes 
available-work NEW! YOUTUBE VIDEO SERIES
Check out my newest project: Geometry in Art . In this continuing series of YouTube videos, I use paintings, largely from the Renaissance, to explore how early painters may have used geometry in the compositions of their works. Did Raphael, for example, use a pentagon and pentagram for the substructure of his Alba Madonna? I think so. Take a look!
Take a closer look...
To view a remarkably detailed, larger than life image of Kindling and Mirrors — part of my Basement Series — click on this painting. Then zoom in and pan around the entire work to see the rich surface of one of my best oil emulsion paintings.
I'm delighted my Basement Series has been recognized with two honors:
- First place, 2013 Kingston Prize -- Basement Self-Portrait
- Honorable Mention, Figurativas 2019, Barcelona -- Kindling and Mirrors
To enjoy these and more pieces from the Basement Series, click here.
Interested in purchasing?
I’m often asked what work is available for purchase, so I’ve added a new category, Available Work . Take a look.
Be sure to check back here regularly, as I’m always updating information and adding new images to my Photo Journal.You can also follow me on Instagram: @richardthomasdavisartist .
And, of course, if you've any questions, comments or are interested in knowing more about my work, please contact me directly.
A selection of photographs from in and around the studio. More recent posts can now be found on Instagram .
May 2023 - In the Louvre with a favourite Raphael. A friend and I spent most of May in Paris having a delightful time.
May 2022 - Down in the near endless details of this big and complex painting.
November 2021 - Tightening up the perspective on Uptown. The ruler is attached to a string, the other end of the string is attached to the vanishing point.
October 2021 - I finally bit the bullet. I’m on Instagram, @richardthomasdavisartist 😀
May 2021 - Reflection turned sideways on the easel. A very complex painting, I’ve spent most of the past few months working mostly on this one piece. But the start of a nude self-portrait can be seen in the back, left, as well as a portrait of an artist friend, John Hall, back right.
September 2020 - Just starting a new commission, Reflection. A winter image of maple trees reflected upside-down in a pool filled with its leaves.
July 2020 - Here, unhappy with the way the painting was headed, I’ve sanded down La Luna, the first step of a complete re-working of the painting.
June 2020 - Working on my big, new cityscape of the Bloor and Yonge area of Toronto.