ARTIST BIO After graduating from SPA in 1968, Richard Stryker anxiously enrolled in a summer school class at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. After completing his first art class, with some pretense, he identified himself as an artist. He continued studying Art and Art History at Colorado College (Tim Saska), the University of Minnesota (David Feinberg), and MCAD (James Burpee). He also enjoyed learning about plein air painting techniques from Brian Stewart in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Painting became a lifelong hobby for Richard. Time spent at the easel always felt like a healthy vacation from work. He enjoyed employment with the Minnesota Historical Society for over thirty-two years doing building and grounds maintenance. And, in retirement, he finds joy in extra time for painting. Recently Richard has been working on a “practice painting people project”. He has completed and gifted over 140 14” x 11” portraits of interesting people he has met. He continues to enjoy the challenge and excitement of starting a new portrait, hoping to make improvements ALUMNI/AE ART SHOW Sept. 6 - 27, 2024 Gallery Hours 8am - 6pm 1712 Randolph Ave., St. Paul "City Seagull", 24" x 20", oil on canvas, $500

A Z Gallery has changed it's name to Burl Gallery in Lowertown St. Paul. Its first show is "Rejected". 70 artists who were not accepted into the annual Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit. My contrbution is "Out of the Blue" (24" x 18", oil on canvas, $500).

A new painting (16" x 20", oil on canvas).

Thaddeus received a yellow ribbon for his needlepoint pillow at the Minnesota State Fair.