RD Riccoboni
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Art Biography
Milestones | Exhibitions | Permanent Collections and Resource Centers
Media Publications | Media Appearances | Art Book Publications | Memberships
RD. (Randy) Riccoboni is an innovative American-born painter (California, 1960), influenced by his early years living in the Connecticut suburbs of New York City. A self-taught artist, who began painting at age four when he got into his mothers paint-by-numbers. The artist credits encouragement by family and teachers in public school for his drive and inspiration that has led the way to his success as a best-selling author, speaker and inspirational visionary. In 2007, he moved his popular Beacon Artworks Gallery into the beautiful Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The artist resides and paints in San Diego, California.
Riccoboni’s paintings on canvas and paper depict his travels and local interest. Subjects include California landscape, cityscape, portraiture, street-scenes, public events, and everyday happenings and friends. His palette is derived from the bold colors of the original rainbow flag. Colors that represent, sexuality, healing, sunshine, nature, art, harmony, and spirit. Riccoboni’s internationally recognized work represents community, a sense of place in a positive and life affirming manner.
Riccoboni say's - What drives and inspires me is a passion for forward thinking. I pick up on the positive and beautiful vibrations of color, contrast, perspective and spirit that surround our daily lives and create art with a mission that is trail blazing for others artists and non-artists. I hope my art work will trigger inspiration and happiness in you to create and make the world a better place starting right in our own neighborhoods whether you are the creator, the appreciator or both.
Milestones
Spring of 1991, out of frustration from the loss of friends to AIDS the artist begins painting a series of painting using his new method of color and brazen palette.
September 1991 Reidel House Gallery New Haven Ct. First public showing of bold colors. Art Professors from Yale University state that Riccoboni has broken all the rules and made the painting work and want to know his secret.
May 1992 moves from New Haven CT. to Glendale CA.
July 1992 first California solo exhibition at Tri City Medical Center - Oceanside, CA is a fundraiser for a local AIDS hospice.
July 1992 Rose City Gallery in Pasadena, considers Riccoboni�s work for exhibition, but fear of retaliation from the public decides against the show.
In 1993 students at California State University, Los Angeles use Riccoboni�s paintings in a study as evidence that Gay Culture does exist and opens the doors for many other lesbian and gay artists to be included in the Universities Reference Library and Art Departments in the state.
June - August 1993
The Rose City Gallery, in Pasadena CA. invites Riccoboni to exhibit, and he agrees only if the show includes other gay and lesbian artists who have been excluded in the Los Angeles County area.
A Celebration of Pride, group exhibition is a success, Opening night the gallery has the highest sales and attendance in its history.
1994 represented by The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1994, 1995 Chairman of the Roger D. Arthur Arts Coalition at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. Bringing AIDS awareness through art created by patients and presented to the community at the Hospital.
1995 recognized by the White House (Clinton Administration) and the Office of The National AIDS Policy Coordinator
In 1996 Rainbow Nation, 40 Gay American Paintings was published in England by Aubrey Walter which captured five years of community events through painting what the artist saw perceived, attended and participated in. Capturing in lavish bold color what thousands of persons where experiencing with him. This publication has led to his life affirmative artworks to capture the hearts and minds of many persons internationally in Australia, Europe, and the United States.
September 1997, Riccoboni meets with one of his greatest influences, painter Paul Cadmus at the Yale University Art Gallery.
1998-2000 Vice President of the San Diego Art Institute
2005 Founder Beacon Artworks Corporation
2007 Artist and Founder of Beacon Artworks Gallery - Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
2008 Best Selling Co-Author of Manifest Success
2012 Best Selling Author of The Big Picture - The Seven Step Guide For Creative Success In Business
2012 American Arts Award - First Place Still Life, and Realism
2012 Making A Million Look Small Award of Excellence - in Business
2012 Making A Million Look Small Award of Excellence - in Personal Development
2015 The Art Traveler A Guide to Balboa Park -
Riccoboni continues to paint actively, and resides in California
Exhibitions
Marston House Museum - Balboa Park 2015
Beacon Artworks Gallery Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town - New Town - The San Diego Paintings
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego California - October 2009 - Ongoing
Lafayette Hotel, San Diego, Artist In Residence 2006 - 2008
Second Annual Open Show
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
April 2005
Beefcake
4 Design Gallery, Ray St, San Diego, CA
July 2004
Road Trip California Landscapes
4 Design Gallery, Ray St, San Diego, CA
May 8, through, June 3, 2004
Mind Storms Soul Storms
Sushi Gallery, San Diego, CA,
May 2001
Cafe On Park, 3831 Park Blvd San Diego. CA
The Pride Show, July 1 through August 5. 1997, Solo Exhibition
The Art Union Gallery, 2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA
Rainbow Warrior
November 14, 1997 -Jan 2, 1998, Solo Exhibition
June 1997
Borders Books and Music, 1360 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles. CA.
June 14. 1997 Rainbow Nation book signing and exhibit.
The San Diego Art Institute, 1439 El Prado - Balboa Park. San Diego, CA
"Art & Aria", with performance by The San Diego Opera Company Ensemble
June 27, 1997, juried exhibition.
November 1997
Peninsula Art Show, NT C. Building 200 2640 Decatur Rd. Point Loma, San Diego, CA Group Exhibition
The Del Mar Fair Fine Arts Show, The San Diego County Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
June 17 - July 6, 1997
March 1997
The San Diego Art Institute, 2400 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA
The One Foot Show, Juried group exhibition
September 1997
Atticus Books, Chapel St. New Haven CT Book signing and appearance
January - March 1997 THE CENTER, 352 Rancheros Drive San Marcos, CA
New Frontiers - Dual Exhibition with Julie Warren
November1996
A Different Light, San Francisco 489 Castro S1. San Francisco, CA
Book signing & art display
The San Diego Art Institute, 2400 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA
Juried exhibition, Group Show
August 1996
Orange County Cultural Pride, University of California, Irvine
Appearance & book signing
Different Drummer � Books, Laguna Beach, CA
Art Union Gallery - Ensemble Theatre, 2323 Broadway San Diego, CA
Changing Rainbows - Group Show
October 1996
The San Diego Art Institute, 1439 El Prado - Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Curated Cure...Our Healing Arts - Juried show
The San Diego Art Institute at The Hazard Center - Friars Road San Diego, CA
Juried exhibition, Group show
A Different Light, Los Angeles 8853 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood. CA,
July 24, 1997 Book signing & art display
August 1996
The San Diego Art Institute, 2400 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA
Midsummer Show, Juried exhibition, Group Show
July 1996
Proclaim Gallery, 3160 5th. Ave San Diego, CA
The Pride Show - Juried exhibition
June 1996
Proclaim Gallery, 3160 5th Ave. San Diego, CA
Seeing RED: solo Show
April1996
Borders Books and Music, 1360 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles. CA
HOWDY PARTNER: solo show
December 1995
Proclaim Gallery, 3160 5th Ave. San Diego CA
Group show: Hillcrest Holidays
November 1995
The Skirball Museum & Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA
A "First Night" of art and food
October 1995
Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena CA
Out For Art
September 1995
! Proclaim Gallery - 3160 5th Ave. Hillcrest San Diego CA
Gay Caballeros
Rodeo Show - San Diego Marriott - Mission Valley, San Diego CA GSGRA
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA Roger D. Arthur Art Coalition: Group Show
Eighth Muse Gallery - West Hollywood, CA
Potpourri: Group show
August 1995
University of California - Irvine, CA Orange County Cultural Pride
Art Expo 95
July 1995
Proclaim Gallery - San Diego, CA Group Exhibition
June 1995
Borders Books And Music. Westwood Blvd Los Angeles. CA
Walk With Me: Images from March with a Buddy. Stonewall 94 New York
The Eighth Muse Art Gallery, Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood. CA
Retro Gay: Group Exhibition
March 95
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA Cross Cultural Week
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
All for One and One for All - Painting on loan 1995 Cowboys at Rodeo (1994-1995)
Los Angeles, CA
December 1994
Kirkoff Gallery, AIDS Awareness Month: University of California, Los Angeles, CA Solo Exhibition
The Eighth Muse Art Gallery OUT WEST! Solo exhibition West Hollywood,
Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA
November 1994
Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center Transitions: The 5p21 Art Coalition, Rand Schrader Clinic. Los Angeles, CA, Group Exhibition
October 1994
R. D. Riccoboni, The Castro Street Fair San Francisco, CA
The Eighth Muse Art Gallery, Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA
Borders Book and Music, AIDS Awareness Month, Westwood Blvd Los Angeles. CA
Group Exhibition
September 1994
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Arts Council Show, The Eighth Muse Art Gallery,
Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA, Group Exhibition
August 1994
Orange County Cultural Pride: group exhibition University of California, Irvine CA
CHAISSONS Santa Monica Blvd R. D. Riccoboni solo West Hollywood CA
June 1994
The St. Moritz Hotel. Central Park South New York City, NY.
Beacon Artworks Presents R. D. Riccoboni
Brainard Art Studio, Beacon Hill Common, Beacon Falls CT.
ART is FOOD.
Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena CA
On The Square,
April 1994
The Burbank Equestrian Center, Griffith Park, GSGRA Los Angeles Rodeo
Los Angeles CA
Wilshire Ebell Theater: Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Laughing Hearts II: Benefiting AID for AIDS
The 5P21 Art Coalition Exhibit The Rand Schrader- Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center.
WORDS, Group Exhibition
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Cowboys at Rodeo - Painting on loan/display /1994-/1995 Los Angeles. CA
January 1994
THE Rand Schrader Clinic THE 5 p21 Art Coalition Group Show LAC + USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fresh ART! Group Exhibition
November 1993
Riviera Hotel Desert Empire, ISGRA Rodeo - Palm Springs CA
G. Ray Hawkins Gallery Christopher Grimes Gallery Robert Berman Gallery:
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Center For Photographic Studies Show Santa Monica, CA
October /1993
The Rose City Gallery, New Harvest Moon -Pasadena, CA
The 5p21 Art Coalition at The Rand Schrader Los Angeles, CA
CELEBRATE! ! !
Watts Towers, William Grant Stills Art Center, McGroarty Arts Center and
The Los Angeles Theater.
TranscEND AIDS - City Of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Dept - Los Angeles, CA
September /1993
The Neighborhood Church, Pasadena, CA.
Simple Gifts
The Golden State Gay Rodeo San Diego County Fair Grounds Del Mar, CA
Carolyn’s, Hyperion Ave.
R.D. Riccoboni Silverlake CA
August /1993
Orange County Pride, University of California, Irvine, CA
June - July August 1993
The Rose City Gallery, South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena CA.
A Celebration of Pride, group exhibition
June 1993 The Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood, CA.
Christopher Street West, group exhibition
Atlanta Pride - Peidmont Park- Atlanta. GA.
Together In Pride - group exhibition artist studio, Glendale, CA.
April thru June /1993
The Leslie Lohman Foundation The Spring Show - Prince St. New York City, NY.
May 1993 LAC + USC Medical Center The Rand Schrader Clinic Los Angeles CA.
It’s ART at 5P21!!!!
Houstans, Hyperion Ave. Silverlake, CA.
RICCOBONI, solo exhibition
Pasadena City College, Pasadena CA.
Cross Culture Week, solo exhibition
April 1993
Capone’s - Santa Monica Blvd R.D. Riccoboni - West Hollywood, CA.
Solo exhibition
California State University - R.D. Riccoboni Los Angeles, CA
Solo exhibition
July 1992
Tri City Medical Center - Oceanside, CA
Monogamy and Safe Sex, solo exhibition
The Readers Feast Café, West Hartford, CT
The Art Of Love, Group Exhibition
September 1991
Reidel House Gallery New Haven Ct.
Group Exhibition
Permanent Collections and Resource Centers
The Archives of The City of Los Angeles City Hall, Los.Angeles CA
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego California
The Morris Kight - McCadden Place Collection University of California,
Los Angeles. CA.
The Leslie Lohman Gay Art Foundation, New York NY.
California State University - Los Angeles- Reference Library and Art Dept.
San Francisco Public Library - Gay And Lesbian Center Civic Center Main Branch,
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Art Rental And Sales Gallery Los Angeles CA.
Midway Hospital- 4th Floor Art Gallery. Los Angeles Ca.
University of Southern California - Image Library
The White House - Office of The National AIDS Policy Coordinator. Washington D.C.
The Tom of Finland Foundation- Los Angeles. CA.
The AIDS Service Center - Pasadena Ca.
The Roger D. Arthur Permanent Collection - LAC + USC Medical Center 5P21
Cultural Affairs Dept of The City Of Los Angeles. Barnsdall Art Park. Hollywood. CA.
The San Diego Lesbian and Gay Historical Society
Yale University (The Gay & Lesbian Caucus an Affiliated Society of the College Art Association)
Queer Arts Resources, San Francisco, CA
Media Publications
Ad
vocate
Bay Area Reporter
BlueBoy
Edge Magazine
4 - Front Magazine
Frontiers Magazine
Night Life! Magazine
Orange County Blade
Orange County Register
Pasadena Weekly
Round Up Magazine
The Gay Times - London England
The Los Angeles Independent
The Los Angeles Times
The Gay and Lesbian Times San Diego
San Diego Home and Garden
San Diego Union Tribune
Update, Uptown Publications
Media Appearances
Dish - United Artists
KCOP News
Gay & Lesbian Showcase
Sienfeld
Tinsel Town With Nicholas Snow
The Art of Gay Culture - Documentary (Lori Sybiszt)
Art Book Publications
Rainbow Nation: The Work of American painter RD. Riccoboni - Aubrey Walter GMP Publishers, London England
Art Cards. Beacon ArtWORKS - Glendale CA.
Memberships
Save Our Heritage Organisation
The Los Angeles Art Association
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The San Diego Art Institute
Gay and Lesbian Caucus affiliated with Society of the College Art Association
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