Richard Linton, ASMA, (born 1935) is an internationally renowned Australian artist. His paintings are primarily of maritime subjects.

Richard Linton
BornSeptember 1935
Melbourne, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Educationself-taught, Melbourne School of Printing (RMIT)
Known forPainting, Printmaking

Early life

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Linton was born in Melbourne in 1935.[1] From the age of 16, he apprenticed in the printing trade, and also trained in photolithography at the Melbourne School of Printing (now a part of RMIT).[1][2] He is primarily self-taught in painting.[1] His first professional work was in 1957.[2]

Works

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Linton is one of a select number of artists to have their work reproduced by the Franklin Mint and Mourlot Studios.[1] His paintings have won numerous awards worldwide. He has twice won the prestigious Heidelberg Award.[1] His work is represented in many public and private collections worldwide.

His studio was first located in central Frankston, a bayside suburb of Melbourne. In 2005, he relocated his studio to the Morning Star Estate, a vineyard just outside Frankston.[3] His studio is housed in the old dairy on the estate.

His most recent works include The River Min and Spirit of the High Country.

References

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Texts

  • Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 410
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