More than likeness, these portraits delve into the emotional and psychological presence of the subject.
My work is an ongoing investigation of the space between what we see and what we remember. Whether through the layered brushwork of modernist human figures or the tactile form of a clay sculpture, I aim to capture the 'spatial nuance' that defines our environment. Across fifty years of practice, my goal has remained the same: to find the extraordinary within the everyday and to invite the viewer into a deeper conversation with the visual world.
Figurative & Psychological Portraits
Richard L Tuck
Fragments, oil on canvas, 16x20) -year 2017
The Boys, oil on canvas, 16x20”, (not available for purchase) - year 2019
Peeking, pencil on rag paper, 9X18” -year 1977
Self, pencil on rag paper, 18x24” (sold - private collection) - year 1976
Charlie (below) would have qualified as a ”mystery” to many people because his life story was spread far and wide with much of it unknown by the people that knew him.
Mr. Charlie, oil on canvas, 16x20, (not available for purchase) - year 2019
Her Again (Celeste), oil on canvas, 18x24”, (not available for purchase) - year 2019
Self, pencil drawing, 11x14” -year 1985
Looking, oil on board, 16x20”, (sold - public collection) year 1976
The Women (below) are connected by time, identity and shared purpose
Mothers, oil on canvas, 18x24”, not available for purchase - year 2019
Self- pastels on rag paper, 18x24” - year 1979
Celeste Reading, pencil on rag paper, 14x18” - 1977
Girl Shawn, pencil on rag paper, 18x24”, (sold - private collection) -1975
Richard L Tuck’s portraiture captures more than likeness—it reveals the inner life of his subjects. These figurative works embody modernist technique and expression, exploring identity, vulnerability, and human complexity. Whether rendered in oil, graphite, or mixed media, each portrait is a study in presence and psychological nuance.
Mrs. Mary (below) had a gentle unassuming manner that showed how she had survived the wear and tear of life including giving to others.
Mrs. Mary, oil on canvas, 24x30” - year 2022
At Times, oil on canvas, 18x24”, (not available for purchase) - year 2019
Young Child, pencil on paper, 9x12” - year 1975