Richard Bird
has been an art instructor in graphic design, drawing and watercolor for 28 years.
Prior to teaching at Brigham Young University and Ricks College, he was a freelance
designer and illustrator in southern California. He served as an art director
for three corporations.
"In painting, you often have unexpected visitors...such
as ants, flies, mosquitos, cars, livestock and people who just drop in to say
hello!"