About the Author

It’s hard to describe Ricky Dean in only few simple words. A highly creative renaissance man, he is a story teller at heart. With a passion for mystery and unique perspectives, Ricky weaves mastery in several mediums to reveal an unusual depth to his writings and imagery. To say he wanders outside the box is an understatement. More accurately, he refuses to acknowledge the existence of a box at all. It usually requires closer examination to notice it, but Ricky’s work is far beyond traditional. See if you can find the hidden connections between his photography, paintings, digital art, poetry, puzzles, and innovative novels. Nothing is as it seems. Look closer, dig deeper, and you might just see what others miss, the satisfaction of a well told story.

About the Artist

My art explores the peaceful escape from the modern madness we call normal. In today’s world, we spend our lives in constant motion. We bury ourselves in stress and daily routines. So focused on making a living, we forget to live. We fail to enjoy the journey. Life was not designed for such tediousness.

I skillfully modify my images, transforming them into complex, layered compositions hidden behind a simple idea. Every canvas tells a story, each story touches hearts. For each of us carries our own memoirs as we travel the road before us.  

Every piece of art embarks on a journey. It starts as an idea in the mind of the artist and travels to its intended destination, transforming a house into a home. The complexity of my creative process is not always noticed.  From a distance my paintings are commonly mistaken for photographs. However, closer examination reveals the beauty of brushwork and the vibrancy of acrylic paint.

A fusion of old and new, I merge the digital world with the traditional. I explore the use of color, contrast and texture. Multiple under-paintings are merged together in subtle softness to create a one of a kind original.

Like an orchestra comprised of multiple instruments, my work harnesses the complexity of these many layers and presents a symphony of emotion, beauty, and purpose. The melody carried by the stories told are only experienced by those that take the time to listen. It is the viewer’s story that connects with mine and sparks an epic tale that touches the soul.