My name is Rick Graff. I am an abstract artist. My medium is acrylic and mixed media on canvas.
I was born in South Africa in 1960, attended architectural school in Johannesburg and immediately upon graduating, moved to the USA - over 35 years ago. Having lived in New York and then San Diego, my wife and I moved to Arizona in 2018. In August 2022 we gave up the desert for treasured Portland, Maine. We are finally home. I have two adult children.
I began my painting journey while living in Arizona during and due to the COVID -19 pandemic. That was when my life plans changed - I pivoted. After a couple years of painting I plucked up the confidence to show my work in Scottsdale, AZ, and plan to continue that tradition. Since moving to Portland, ME, I have been fortunate enough to commit to local exhibitions beginning early 2023.