I am an artist and crafty guy interested in drawing, painting and a variety of glass art. I have made artwork off and on for three decades. In my 20's, I sold some work and did some custom commissions in the Tahoe region while working as a part-time teacher. After a few years I decided to spend my time building investments for the future and involved myself in some business pursuits. I always felt that I would return to my crafty ways later in life. After many years, I sold my big city lifestyle and overpriced home for some peace and quiet. I got outta the rat race and settled in the mountains east of San Diego. I have returned to part-time teaching and once again have begun trying to revamp my art interest. I find inspiration from many places. Some of the bigger interests of mine have been the work of the post-impressionist, modernists, post-modernists, some pop artists like Jasper Johns, the glass windows of Marc Chagal, European sacred art and glass windows, 19th century European portraits and miniatures, Persian and Dutch miniatures, and the art of the Orient. I am most inspired trying to embody beauty and meaning in the art and how it relates to our world.
Richard Shokouh
2024 - "The Art of Flora, Fauna" at Borrego Art Institute, Borrego Springs, CA
2024 - "JAG Gallery Autumn Show" at Julian Jag Gallery Hall, Julian, CA
2024 - "Julian Arts Guild Spring Show" at Julian Town Hall, Julian, CA
2023 - "Winter Guild Show" at Borrego Art Institute, Borrego Springs, CA
2023 - "Julian Arts Guild Autumn Show" at Julian Town Hall, Julian, CA
2023 - "The Art of Flora, Fauna and Earth's Elements" at Borrego Art Institute, Borrego Springs, CA
2023 - "Summer GuildShow" at Borrego Art Institute, Borrego Springs, CA
2023 - "Spring Guild Show" at Borrego Art Institute, Borrego Springs, CA
2018 - "Fire Line" Backdoor Bakery, Sunland,
2018 - "Inverse Evil" Group Show, Guild Studios, Culver City, CA
2008 - Markleeville Open Studios, Markleeville, CA
2007 - Markleeville Open Studios, Markleeville, CA
2006 - Markleeville Open Studios, Markleeville, CA
2006 - "Solids" Group Show, Guild Studios, Culver City, CA
2005 - "Momentum" Group Show, Guild Studios, Culver City, CA
2002 - Painting/Drawing BFA graduation show, The California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA, US
1999-2002 - Painting/Drawing BFA, The California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA, USA
1997-1999 - emphasis on Painting/Drawing AA, Glendale City College, Glendale, CA
1998 - Painting/Drawing, Foundation Studies, The Art Center in Pasadena
