Richard was born in London in 1957.

1977-1979  Co-scripted, co-produced and co-directed New Zealand Feature Film “Artman” released Wellington Film Festival July 1979.

1979 Published “Translations”, a book of poems and etchings .

1982-1988 Head scenic artist NZ Film Industry.

1988 Co-founded Pro Art, specialising in commissioned artworks and sculptural pieces.

1989 Co-founded New Zealand Jazz ensemble ‘Nairobi Trio’. Pursued painting more seriously.

1990-present Richard continues to divide his time between painting and touring both nationally and internationally with Nairobi Trio.

2004 Resident Artist Chambre Avec Vue, Saignon, France.