Richard Cronin

"One Thousand Words" - Surreal Figurative

c. 1978

Richard Cronin (b. 1952) is a surrealist artist who lives and works in Southern California. He became a professional artist in the late 1970s, focusing on symbolic, surreal work, juxtaposing hard lines with soft, blended colors. He calls his style “narrative surrealism” as each piece tells a metaphorical story. Later in his career, Cronin also worked as a graphic designer, creating posters for The Palm Springs Rodeo and local bands. Exhibitions: 1977 - “The Evolution of the Concept,” Gallery Plus, Los Angeles, CA 1985, 1986 - Jill Youngblood Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1987 - International Student Center, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 1993 - Valerie Miller Fine Art, Palm Desert, CA 1999 - Ventura County Art Fair, Ventura, CA 2001, 2002 - “Personal Metaphors,” Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard, CA