Richard is a self-taught artist, originally from Consett in County Durham, now living in the village of Westruther in the Scottish Borders. 

​He works mostly in watercolour and soft pastels, painting in response to his constantly changing surroundings - from the blooms in the garden to the seasonal changes in the rural landscape, the wild open spaces and rugged drama of the coast. 

​Richard works both plein air and in the studio, striving to catch an echo of the energy and movement present in the landscape.

He finds painting a great source of joy, which deepens his appreciation of the gift of wonder and awe, inspired by the rich Borders country.

​See more of Richard's work below. Please contact him for more information,  Email:  roconnorart@gmail.com