Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez is a Continuing Lecturer in Visual Arts at the University of California, Merced, affiliated with the Global Arts Studies Program within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts. His expertise spans Figure Drawing, Painting, Museum Copying, Chicano Art, 19th Century Realism, and Murals. He holds a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an M.F.A. from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Gomez studied at the Ateliers du Carrousel les Arts Décoratifs in Paris during 2006, deepening his engagement with art history and technique.

His artistic philosophy blends scientific precision with creative freedom, emphasizing the legacy of 19th-century Realist masters while integrating Chicano and Mexican cultural influences. His work prioritizes radical purpose and conceptual innovation, rooted in rigorous academic training.

No articles, grants, or awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Courses taught include Drawing 1, Painting 1, and Art for Social Change. Office hours for Spring 2024 are TBD, with contact details available via email (rgomez4@ucmerced.edu) or phone (209-228-4007).