About Richard Bollinger...
Born in Delaware County, Richard Bollinger grew up in Lansdowne, PA. He attended art school at the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, and began his art career as a commercial artist at a Philadelphia design company in 1969. After freelancing for a few years illustrating children's books, Bollinger took a job as an art director at a small agency in Chester County. There, he experienced his baptism by fire into the commercial world, and began to develop his watercolor style. He took several of his pieces to the Chadds Ford Gallery in the early 1970's. When his first solo show in 1976 sold out, it provided the springboard for him to switch from commercial arts to fine arts. Bollinger began to devote his time and talent to his painting.

Richard Bollinger has an incredible gift for capturing the spirit of early America - in a way that also captures people's hearts and imaginations. Every detail is important to the Painter of Rural America. Each element is uniquely Bollinger's. Masterful stonework. Majestic skies. Mirrored reflections. Compelling detail. All are his trademarks. But there is more to his work...elements rarely seen in other painters. Hopefulness. Peace. Serenity. These are qualities Bollinger's special talent brings to every painting, and later to every print.

Bollinger's home and studio are located in West Chester, PA. Working as both illustrator and designer, the artist has received numerous awards for his graphics, which have appeared in local as well as national publications.