GL Richardson Archives - Coors Western Art

GL Richardson (b. Richmond, VA, 1993) is an oil painter based in Santa Fe, NM. His journey has taken him from a career as an art director in San Francisco to working the rugged terrain of a New Mexican cattle ranch. There he embraced the path less traveled, going on to pursue his career as a fine artist.

Disenchanted with the world of advertising, Richardson made a decisive move to a remote ranch, immersing himself in the rhythms of western rural life. In this setting, he produced only a handful of paintings, prioritizing learning from the people, animals, and land that surrounded him. He spent over a year there, with most lessons coming by way of trial-by-fire. This period of introspection and growth was transformative, allowing him to find his authentic voice and the visual language that defines his work today.

Now, Richardson continues to paint and works alongside friends in ranching when possible; his experiences on ranches across the West actively inform his artistic practice.

GL Richardson

Artist at a Branding

Look Out

Weightless

Brothers

Fork in the Road

First Iron

Inquire