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Best known for her bovine renditions, with unique compositions and contemporary views, Denise has combined her love of animals and art in oil for the past 20 years.
Denise's focus for the past several years has been cows because "Cows make me smile. I seriously can't look at one and hold back a smile. I don't just see an animal, I see a personality, and that is what I am working to present in my paintings of cows." In 2006 Denise received a commission from the California Milk Advisory Board to paint their famous Happy Cows of the Real California Milk campaign. This led to becoming "The Official Happy Cow Artist", as seen on their website.
Her creative process begins with field work, taking reference photos. Cows being a favorite subject means "field work" can be taken literally, and involves careful stepping!
With a signature "painterly realism" style Denise breathes life
into her subjects, often bringing viewer comments of how "you could just reach out and touch them" and "I expect them to mooo".
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Saturday, February 18
Award winning Holstein Calf painting by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Sat 18 Feb 2006 08:39 AM PST
Here is a cute study of a Holstein Calf with strong lighting.
Always cute, with those big ears and that cow gaze. "Hay, what's for breakfast?" This painting exhibited in the Roswell Fine Arts League 23rd annual juried show, August 3-13 2006, at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. It is my second work entered into a show, and I was excited that it also won two awards. Honorable mention award as well as a Sponsor award.  9 by 12 inches on board Update 8/20, This painting is sold and on it's way to Texas. Tuesday, February 7
Holstein Calves painting
by
therichartist
on Tue 07 Feb 2006 10:59 AM PST
Happy Valentines day! Here is an original oil painting of two
Holstein Calves in dramatic light. Interesting shadows are cast,
and the calves pop right out at you.
 sold Friday, January 27
First finished painting for 2006 by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Fri 27 Jan 2006 06:01 PM PST
Hard to imagine that life is not
just cows, but sometimes there must also be cowboys. Here is a little guy all
tuckered out from roping his practice bull.
 9 by 12 inches on stretched canvas This painting is sold. Available as a print here. Monday, January 16
Hereford cow and Jersey cow portraits by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Mon 16 Jan 2006 08:47 AM PST
A new Jersey painting, a new Hereford/Whiteface painting.
Directly below, a Jersey Cow Portrait, 16 by 20 This painting is sold.  Below, a Hereford/Whiteface portrait, 16 by 20 This painting is sold.  Tuesday, January 3
Holstein cow painting 'Cow'lifornia Girls by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Tue 03 Jan 2006 10:40 AM PST
They wish they all could be California Girls! These lucky ones are, three cows in a field of dreams.
 oil on stretched canvas This painting is sold Friday, December 9
What's planned for 2006
by
therichartist
on Fri 09 Dec 2005 08:19 AM PST
If you are looking for cow paintings, I have several cow paintings in the sketch stage
right now! There will be Holsteins, Jerseys, Guernseys as well as
Hereford, Texas longhorn, Black Angus and more. in 2006. You can also reserve first call on the next painting I do of a particular breed by contacting me, I'll show it to you first, before anyone else has a chance to buy it.
I will be posting previews and commentary here on my blog. Finished work and print options are available on my website, www.deniserichart.com. If you are interested in contacting me email me at denise@therichartist.com, or call me in the studio, 619-933-5935.
Thursday, December 8
What's on the easel today? Holsteins and tons of cuteness!
by
therichartist
on Thu 08 Dec 2005 03:54 PM PST
Here is the latest work in
progress, 16 by 20, oil on canvas, working title "Mudderly instinct"
depicts two Holsteins with a newly born calf shakily standing on his
own, I did promise cuteness!
 Still working on this one, I should have an updated picture early this week. updated info, this painting has been sold. I'll still be posting an update and a finished photo when I can. Here is an updated photo of the progress.  Here is the new owner with the finished painting, I am told this xmas gift left her speechless, and of course, smiling! I hope you enjoy your painting for many years!  Wednesday, November 23
Alfred E. Mooman, new Hereford oil study
by
therichartist
on Wed 23 Nov 2005 11:03 AM PST
This is the same little calf that
I painted a portrait of titled "What, Me Worry?". Here he is in
all of his full glory, still reminding me of Alfred E. Newman with his
red hair and sticking out ears.
 oil on masonite. This oil study is sold Friday, November 11
News...
by
therichartist
on Fri 11 Nov 2005 03:53 PM PST
I am very pleased that my services as a commission painter were
retained by Bob Heilman and donated to an online Art Auction to benefit
The Holstein Foundation. The commissioned painting will be 16 by
20 inches, oil on canvas, and I will work from the winner's photo of
their favorite bovine subject. Check out the entire Art Catalog. The Holstein Foundation is
dedicated to providing programs that educate and inspire leadership
amongst dairy industry youth and young adults.
Wednesday, November 9
Hereford / White face oil study painting
by
therichartist
on Wed 09 Nov 2005 07:27 AM PST
Here is a very cute White face, Hereford Guy  He was very curious about me,and very cute, I thought! This oil study is sold Monday, October 17
Two new cow paintings
by
therichartist
on Mon 17 Oct 2005 12:41 PM PDT
Well, I finally got pictures of these latest paintings, when they are too big to fit onto the scanner, it's always an issue.
First, a larger Holstein painting, titled "Trick or Teat", I just couldn't resist that since she looks like she means business,and it's October!  She's 16 by 20 inches of moody Holstein, and she is sold. Next but not least, two Jersey cows being sweet as you would expect, in this painting titled what else, "Jersey Gal Pals".  12 by 12 inches oil on canvas, sold Thursday, September 29
Going to the World Dairy Expo?
by
therichartist
on Thu 29 Sep 2005 10:02 AM PDT
Be sure to check out the Animart exhibit's 2006 calender- one of my images is being published as the month of April.
Also check into the Holstein Foundation's Art Auction Fundraiser brochure, it has a photo of one of my portraits as an example. Have fun, wish I was going but I will see you there next year! Sunday, September 25
Hereford cow painting, 16 by 20 original, by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Sun 25 Sep 2005 01:43 PM PDT
I just love those eyelashes! And the classic look of a cow straight on.
This is one of my favorites so far!  "Bashful Bovine" oil on stretched canvas This painting is sold Available in print here. Saturday, September 24
Holstein calf Moo! painting
by
therichartist
on Sat 24 Sep 2005 08:52 AM PDT
Here's a little fun 5 by 7.
This painting is sold. 
Thursday, September 22
Recent commission
by
therichartist
on Thu 22 Sep 2005 09:53 AM PDT
Molly and Baby are owned and loved by Donna in New York. Donna
owns a foreign auto parts store that is decorated with cows, I would
love to see a picture of that! Donna won a photo contest
with this picture and commissioned me to paint it.
Thanks Donna, it was a fun one!  original photograph oil painting11 by 14, oil on linen Wednesday, August 31
"What Attitude?" Holstein cow painting
by
therichartist
on Wed 31 Aug 2005 07:58 PM PDT
The finishing touches are in, here is the completed painting:
 "What attitude?" 12 by 16 oil on canvas This painting is sold
"Queen of the Hill" Holstein oil painting
by
therichartist
on Wed 31 Aug 2005 07:51 PM PDT
I painted the Hereford cow titled "King of the Hill", here is another regal
bovine being, this one is titled "Queen of the Hill" and pictures a
Holstein lady lounging on a grassy green hill with dried hills of
recently baled hay behind her in San Pasqual valley.
 "Queen of the Hill" 1 This painting is sold.
commission in progress
by
therichartist
on Wed 31 Aug 2005 08:33 AM PDT
Here is a
commisson in progress, Dale and his cow Molly. This is Molly as
she was about to give birth to twin calves, at around midnight. I
really like the dramatic lighting in this poignant piece, but it makes
it a challenge to paint. I am actually working with three copies
of this photo, adjusted differently with brightness and contrast so I
can see some detail.
 11 by 14 on linen. september 7 progress update:  september 30, the finished painting:  Tuesday, August 30
Finally, a Jersey cow painting, finished
by
therichartist
on Tue 30 Aug 2005 09:51 AM PDT
I finally had a chance to
photograph some Jersey cows. Here is the first painting from the photos I took at K and F Dairy in El Centro, thank
you Tom!
 A fourth addition to my growing calf collection. oil on masonite. This painting is sold Available in print click here. Sunday, August 7
A new Holstein cow painting, "Uptown Girl"
by
therichartist
on Sun 07 Aug 2005 06:11 PM PDT
I know you Holstein fans are
wondering what's going on, interlopers have taken the spotlight off and
on, and I admit, I will be sharing time with some of the other
breeds. Well, it's your turn again, and here is one I'm
very pleased with and would like to think is small but mighty, This
painting is called "Uptown Girl" because she looks to me like she is
something special.
 oil on masonite This painting is sold. Available in print, click here for purchase information.
Hereford cow painting, clockwork orange eye.
by
therichartist
on Sun 07 Aug 2005 12:57 PM PDT
I love this painting of a Hereford
cow, the shadow from the eyelashes reminds me of the promo photos for
the movie "A Clockwork Orange" which I never did see, and have no idea
what it is about, but I named the painting after it anyway.
 12 by 16 oil on canvas this painting is sold. Available in print click here for purchase information. Monday, August 1
Dairy Cows paintings expanding, another new Guernsey painting.
by
therichartist
on Mon 01 Aug 2005 08:28 AM PDT
Here is another beautiful
Guernsey. I love the lighting in this
painting. (Thanks again, Linda for letting me visit your ranch!)
 10 by 10 inches, oil on canvas this painting is sold Available in print, for purchase information click here. Thursday, July 28
New Holstein paintings:
by
therichartist
on Thu 28 Jul 2005 07:26 AM PDT
Here are two new Holstein
paintings at long last! I've got one 6 by 6, an addition to the
calf series (which now also includes the Hereford and a
Guernsey.) I loved the look on this little calf and love how the
painting turned out.
 "Spring green and white" Original is sold, available in print, for purchase information click here. This painting is finally finished as well, I like the way they they are both looking right at you.  "Holstein profiles" 12 by 16 oil on stretched canvas this painting is sold. Wednesday, July 27
New calf painting, a guernsey this time, by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Wed 27 Jul 2005 08:07 AM PDT
I have been fortunate enough to
find some Guernsey's near enough to drive and get reference photos
of. Here is the first painting from a recent visit to a very nice
person's ranch (thank you so much, Linda!) where I am free to roam
about taking pictures of both Guernseys and Texas Longhorns to my
hearts content.
This little calf was full of life and personality, on one of the hottest days of the year when most were staying in the shade, she came out to frollick and clown for the camera. I painted her with a little bit of tongue sticking out because it just seemed right, she was so cute and silly.  "Raspberries to you" this painting is sold Available in print, click here for purchase information. Tuesday, July 19
Holstein staring contest, original cow oil painting by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Tue 19 Jul 2005 01:11 PM PDT
 oil on canvas, this painting is sold. Friday, July 15
Holstein Cows Painting "Uninvited Dinner Guests"
by
therichartist
on Fri 15 Jul 2005 09:13 AM PDT
Five Holstein cows grazing, I like
painting the groupings of multiple cows, this one had a perfect
combination of individuals and a fun element to me with the two
interlopers.
 "Uninvited dinner guests" Update 7/25 this painting is sold. Available in print, for print options click here. Thursday, July 7
FFA Painting by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Thu 07 Jul 2005 11:34 AM PDT
The Future Farmers of America
Alumni have a silent auction fundraiser and asked if I would be willing
to donate a work for it. I thought it would be good for them and
good for me as well, so I said yes. This led to my taking photos
of the FFA students at the Del Mar Fair showing their calves, hoping I
would get something that would make a good composition for their
painting. Of about three that I will be painting eventually, this
is the first and I am very pleased with it, I hope all of the FFA
Alumni who are attending the event will be bidding on it and that it
raises a lot of money for the kids.
 "Blue Ribbon" 8 by 10 inches oil on masonite board When I was watching these kids show their animals I kept thinking what it would be like when after having raised them up from little babies they would be sending them off to market very soon, and all that's left is the blue ribbon. I'm sure it is a lot of mixed emotion, and somehow this composition captured that for me. If you are an FFA alumni or student and are interested in having a print of this painting, email me. Wednesday, July 6
My Youngest fan/art collector! You have to see this!
by
therichartist
on Wed 06 Jul 2005 10:57 PM PDT
Meet Kitty, my youngest cow
painting owner. At the age of three, Kitty has a thing for cows,
especially the udders, which her mother Viktoria tells me she calls
"bazookas!". It might be as her mom suggests that it has
something to do with being breastfed, I understand totally having had
two of my own that were not in a hurry to wearn. Kitty's mom
bought this painting for her, and she just had to touch the
"bazookas". How cute is that?
 Kitty, I hope you always love your "Bazooka" cow painting! Tuesday, July 5
A new Texas Longhorn painting, and an Original Dog Drawing...
by
therichartist
on Tue 05 Jul 2005 04:58 PM PDT
For a while I was concentrating on drawings. This is a drawing I did in 2003.
 This graphite on bristol drawing is 6 by 8 inches. For those who don't know, it's a Brittany, (formerly called Brittany Spaniel). This drawing is titled "The Shnoz", and is of my husband's hunting dog Spek. You can feel the joy she gets from running through the field in search of pheasant. My original dog drawings have been mostly hoarded by me, although I have sold many prints in the past. I have decided to let one go for a contest. This drawing is sold..  This 8 by 10 original oil painting, titled "Nice Rack", is of a texas longhorn cow that lives in Ramona, California, my favorite nearby farm-type area. I take photos of her every time I visit. Mostly she ignores me and continues to eat grass, so I wait patiently with my camera for her to favor me with a glance! this painting is sold. Saturday, June 25
New Cow painting, Black Baldie, by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Sat 25 Jun 2005 10:08 AM PDT
On my travels through Ramona
in San Diego areas outback, I happened upon a herd of what looked
like large Panda Cows. These are Black Baldies which if you are
not familiar with them are a Hereford/Angus cross, and are the most
popular Hereford cross I am told. Those of you who are really
experts, please feel free to leave a comment.
The rains in San Diego had been so heavy that there was a natural pond the gals were wading in, lucky for me it was close to the road!  6 by 12 oil on masonite. this painting is sold Friday, June 24
Recent commission
by
therichartist
on Fri 24 Jun 2005 10:09 AM PDT
Here is my most recently commissioned work. This is
Vicky, the mother and grandmother of many cows on a farm in South
Dakota. Now in semi-retirement. Vicky is also a favorite cow on
the farm so she has been immortalized in oil at the request of her
owner.
  Painting on left, reference photo on right. Friday, June 3
Latest Holstein Cow Paintings by Denise Rich
by
therichartist
on Fri 03 Jun 2005 05:53 PM PDT
One small, 5 by 7 oil on masonite board, but makes a big statement with a beautiful spring green pasture and backlit bovine.
 Update 6/12 This painting is sold. A little larger, and one of my favorites so far, this 9 by 12 oil on canvas is titled "Don't look now..." .  This painting is sold. Monday, May 23
Holstein Calf Original oil paintings...New!
by
therichartist
on Mon 23 May 2005 03:47 PM PDT
I
do think that all cows are extremely cute, but nothing beats the
cuteness of the babies. Here are two new paintings that I
couldn't resist doing...
 Oil on prepared masonite panel. 6 by 12 inches This painting is sold.  Oil on prepared masonite panel. 8 by 8 inches. update 5/24 Sold |
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