As an international jazz musician, the exposure to several folk arts directed his attention to the visual arts and in 1989; he founded the Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company / World Art Project.
In 2009, he established “ebru richsilk designs, turning his focus entirely too silk fabric marbling.
He has since continually conducted hands-on programs and workshops in papermaking, Turkish (ebru) and Japanese Suminagashi marbling. As a working artist for over 40 years, his talents go unsurpassed in handmade paper and silk marbling. Sharing and applying these ancient techniques while working with 100% authentic tools, Richard provides an adventure into the world of art as you experience history come alive.
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Sandy Malamed: After a long and difficult winter the sun has finally conceded to shine & I am desperate to get out in my garden! I have been busy crafting some fun & colorful accents for my garden and I am sure they will look great in yours too. People kept asking to buy my ceramic bird sculpture plant stake toppers. At long last I got around to doing some & they are already flying out of the studio! It always makes me smile to see one of these bright colored birds out in the garden. New pottery styles include daisy functional pottery & drink ware. Many small gift items perfect for end of the year teacher, coach, and troop leader gifts. Quilts include several historical pieces as I prepare for the big Lancaster Historical Society Show. But I also like to have fun doing less serious pieces and so I have made some fun & funky contemporary styles as well.