Rich

I am Rich Cleveland, artist, musician, bike rider, & former web developer. I enjoy painting landscapes around my hometown of Moab Utah. Occasionally I will paint something from my imagination, using the desert or other landscape as inspiration. I also paint a few portraits and still lifes here and there.

Sabino Canyon

Sabino Canyon (AZ) – 8″ x 10″ oils on canvas Painted as a submission to pmp-art.com from one of their references. Something different than the look of the desert around here.

By Rich, ago

Ronnie James Dio

Ronnie James Dio – 07/10/42 – 05/16/10 My portrait of the legend, may he rest in peace. I haven’t done a portrait in quite a while, and I’ve tried painting Ronnie twice before and failed. This one, I think I like. 🤘 11″ x 14″ oils on canvas. There are Read more

By Rich, ago

Morning Glory Bridge

Morning Glory Bridge – 12″ x 16″ oils on canvas I did something different with this one. What I did different: I paid close attention, for one. Two, I did a little more work on the initial drawing instead of just drawing in the masses only, and hoping I could Read more

By Rich, ago

Postcards!

Well, I’ve finally got my artwork in print form, starting with postcards. Right now they’re only available in-town at Moab Made, but once we know what sells best I can narrow down the selection and (hopefully) they’ll be available on the @moabmade website (moabmade.com) 25 designs only for a short Read more

By Rich, ago

Sunrise at Courthouse Wash

Sunrise at Courthouse Wash – 11″ x 14″ oils on canvas I took a reference pic here on a bike ride one morning and then painted the scene later in the day while the design I had in mind was still fresh. I painted this in one six hour session; Read more

By Rich, ago

Wildfire Sunrise

Wildfire Sunrise – 12″ x 16″ oils on canvas The wildfires have made for some unusual morning light around here. #moaboilpainting #moabartist #moabart #oilpainter #originalart #moabmade #desertpainting #canyonpainting #canyonart

By Rich, ago