GL Richardson (b. Richmond, VA, 1993) is a figurative oil painter based in Santa Fe, NM. His journey has taken him from a career as an art director in San Francisco to working on 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 life. In this setting, he produced only a handful of paintings, prioritizing learning from what he was living. He spent over a year there, with most lessons coming through trial-by-fire. This time was transformative, allowing him to find the visual language that defines his work today. By combining found imagery and personal photography his work blurs the line of myth and reality. In this space there is room to say something. The blend allows for work with moving narratives, speaking to human truths and concepts that resonate with audiences widely.

Now, Richardson paints and works alongside friends in ranching whenever possible; his experiences on ranches across the West actively inform his artistic practice.