Gordon Richards' elongated figures, compositions, eccentric perspectives and exaggerated motifs reflect a certain optimistic enthusiasm and "joie de vivre". He celebrates the simple pleasures in works of art that bring visual delight to the viewer. His universe is one of light and radiant energy. "I am always attracted to the light dancing between objects and glinting off surfaces. Most of my images have a strong point of light. Light also refers to the subjects I convey through paint and charcoal," he smiles. "The compositions are a bit like impromptu drawings or visual ramblings based on musings of events past and present."

Richards' recurring motif of the gorgeous blonde is usually present in...