About me

Richard Jamal Echols is a multi-disciplinary artist predominately recognized as a painter. Richard is a proud native of Memphis, TN. Growing up in Memphis exposed Richard to various forms of art such as poetry, music, and visual art. Exposure to art early on sparked Richard’s interest in drawing people. From an early age, Richard had a strong interest in drawing people. With a passion for figurative art, he creates narrative paintings that depict black figures interacting within a diverse range of environments. This thoughtful representation is vital because contemporary art needs to see black representation to bring forth cultural awareness.

Throughout his artistic journey, Richard has drawn inspiration from artists, musicians, movies, and most importantly life experiences. This has allowed him to develop a unique artistic voice that blends classic painting techniques with contemporary subject matters.

Richard’s work has been exhibited at the Dixon Art Gallery, Crosstown Arts, Art Museum of the University of Memphis, and Memphis International Airport. In his ongoing artistic practice, Richard continues to explore the boundaries of painting, pushing the envelope and challenging conventional norms.