Richard Sullivan was born and raised in Louisville, KY, where his childhood experiences on the baseball field and in art class revealed a powerful connection between athleticism and creativity. Captivated by the energy and emotion of sports and the expressive freedom of art, Richard began fusing these passions at an early age. This dual love led him to Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he received a full scholarship to play baseball and study illustration.

 

By his junior year, Richard was excelling both as a pitcher and an artist. In 2008, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and spent six years playing in the minor leagues. From 2014 to 2024, Richard transitioned into an award-winning sports artist and illustrator, working with high-profile clients such as the Atlanta Braves, Woodford Reserve, Topps Trading Cards, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, among others. His dynamic sports paintings are featured in stadiums, galleries, and the homes of collectors worldwide.

 

A spiritual awakening in 2020 led Richard down a profound path of self-discovery, healing, love, and acceptance. His new body of work marks an evolution toward rawness, immediacy, and unfiltered expression. Each painting is a journey into the subconscious shadow, peeling back layers of the unseen. Confrontational and intimate, Richard’s work engages in a dialogue not only with his personal shadow but also with the collective shadow, inviting viewers to confront the raw truths and hidden aspects of themselves.