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WELCOME!




........... Nancy's Velvet Cape;NANCY'S VELVET CAPE   oil on canvas, 24 x 40, January 1, 1994

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THE ART OF THE PORTRAIT
WASHINGTON D.C.
Thank you for an incredible event!
We hope to see everyone next year in Atlanta.

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Art of the Portrait



MAY 19 – 23, 2025
PLEIN AIR CONVENTION & EXPO
LAKE TAHOE/RENO, NEVDA

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PACE 2025

WE'RE BACK!

Join Molly and Bettina Schmid at the Richard Schmid Publishing table at the Nugget Resort for the 12th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo, May 19–23, 2025, in Reno, Nevada! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet Richard Schmid's daughters in person, hear a few behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate the deep family connection behind Richard’s extraordinary body of work.

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NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

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RICHARD SCHMID PAINTS MICHELLE DUNAWAY
An afternoon with Richard as he paints

Experience Richard Schmid’s final recorded portrait demonstration in Richard Schmid Paints Michelle Dunaway. Watch as he brings her likeness to life with masterful brushwork and insightful commentary.


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RICHARD SCHMID PAINTS THE LANDSCAPE
JUNE
A Two-Part Oil Demonstration

Join Richard as he brings a serene summer scene to life, blending plein air spontaneity with studio refinement.


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THE CAPTAIN'S PORTRAIT Enhanced Edition
Step into the wonderful world of portrait painting with Richard as he masterfully paints The Captain’s Portrait! Watch alongside a live audience as he captures the character and spirit of tall ship Captain John Adams with every brushstroke.


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Richard Schmid
NASTURTIUM SKETCH   oil, 9” x 12”, 2013

Painting has occupied some of the greatest minds in history, so why not yours and mine too? We will never run out of fascinating things to study.

RICHARD SCHMID

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ABOUT RICHARD SCHMID

Throughout his career, which saw fifty one-man shows, Richard Schmid promoted art education through his books, articles, workshops, seminars, and television presentations. He traveled widely for his subjects, painting in over eight countries. Richard held a Doctorate in Fine Art and was a recipient of The John Singer Sargent Medal for Lifetime Achievement.


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GRATITUDE ALWAYS
Richard Schmid