Florida Artists Group

Richards Bio:

Mr. Capes completed both his undergraduate and graduate degree in art at the University of Georgia. Over the years his works have been featured in many one-man shows and group showings throughout the southeastern United States.

Formal Education
Graduate of Druid Hills High School - 1961
Graduated for the University of Georgia
Bachelor Degree in Art Education
Masters Degree in Art Education

Extended Education

Grant in study-travel Programs in Central America. Recording in writing and painting the experience of
being in such countries as Mexico, Guatemala .Experiencing the art and Culture of the people.
1967 Fellowship to study-travel in Italy. With research, study, paint and drawings for graduate school
credits - 1970.

Employment

Smith/Winn Advertising Agency in Jacksonville, Florida, 1971
Assistant Professor of Art - University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Art - Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, 1973
Capes Studio of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida starting in 1974



Artist Statement:
I have a passion for using a variety of materials in each and every work of art.  Exploring to discover the next visual statements.  Art rich with the expression of color, texture, line, and mood.

Exhibitions:

2012
      Commissioned art for Jennie Carver - three paintings for her Sarasota collection
      Stiffeel & Nicholas law offices - works added to their permanent collection, Sarasota, FL
      Commissioned paintings of court houses (2) by attorney Janella K. Leibovitz Sarasota, FL
      $1,000 purchase for permanent collection by Broken Egg Restaurant, Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL
      Raymond James Associates added 12 more works of art for their collection in Sarasota, FL
      One Man Show (18 paintings) and lecture about art in the region. Gulf to Bay Center, Sarasota, FL
      15 years creating paintings for the Venice Garden Club of Venice, FL
      Lighthouse of Manasota - a non-profit association added to the collection of Lighthouse Paints
      for a total of one for each 15 years.
      Exhibition of (2) selected paintings of my series named (the great world of circus of life)
      art work was exhibited at the Art Center just outside of Chicago Art Gallery (studio 659) Chicago, IL
      Two acrylic pieces were on display.
      Commissioned painting by Dr. Garby of Sarasota, FL
      Additional paintings given to certain charitable foundations in the Sarasota, Bradenton, and
      Long Boat Key, Sarasota  

Articles; Publications; Honors & Awards:

Awards at the Arvida Corporation Shows in Sarasota
Awards at the Florida Artists Group Showings
Published a book listed in the I.S.B.M. International

Publications:

RICHARD CAPES DRAWINGS
CAPTURE SIESTA KEY
Filmed by the Programs of P.B.S. -THE GULF COAST
JOURNAL BY JACK PERKINS - Capes on location painting
a historical landmark in Sarasota, THE SETTLERS COTTAGE
at Phillippi Park in Sarasota
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS for Spanish Point Historical Park.
ILLUSTRATED COOKBOOK for the Manatee County
Historical Park
TWO PAINTINGS selected for publication by the
United States Postal System as collectors' memorabilia
for paintings of old Sarasota and a park.
Created a PAINTING FOR SARASOTA COUNTY OF A
NEW PARK-URFER FAMILY PARK, November 13, 2010
In the Park on the Abraham Trail Center is the historical
Dr. C.B. Wilson House (created in watercolor)

Professional Connections in Sarasota:

Member of the Arts Council of Sarasota
Member of the Historical Society of Sarasota
Founding member of Art Up Town -a members only Gallery
Served on the Board of The Art Association of Sarasota
Elected to the VIDEO HALL OF FAME - ARTIST HALL OF FAME 1998