Painter-Pilgrim in Search of What Is Essential

Paintings, letters, and invitations for those drawn to live more deliberately

I am the father of six children and was married for twenty-nine years. For more than forty years, I’ve lived entirely through the sale of my art. My record sale to date is $53,000. One of my paintings even found its way to the White House, hanging behind Betsy DeVos’s desk — so that when the Chief of Staff entered her office, he met with her… and with me.

Some arrive looking for a painting to live with.
Others come simply to stay near the work as it unfolds.

In November 2019, I left Michigan and began a European pilgrimage. Since then I’ve made homes in:

• the wilderness of Tuscany, where I restored an abandoned stone house

• the island of Mallorca, where I lived with a Kurdish yogi and deepened my meditation practice

• Paris, where I’ve now lived a total of four years and continue to root myself in the life of a working artist

In addition to original paintings, I share a small number of limited editions, letters from Paris, and occasional in-person gatherings.

I recently completed a solo exhibition with Galerie Elhabibi and continue to follow the thread of my creative pilgrimage — painting, writing, and listening for what is essential.

You are welcome here.
Come closer, at your own pace.

If you’re circling a piece or considering a first purchase, you’re welcome to reach out directly on Instagram @richardbeerhorst. I’m happy to guide you.