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Richard Spare
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Richard John Spare, born in Chelmsford in 1951, embarked on a journey that would establish him as a pivotal figure in British printmaking and a celebrated artist in his own right. His formative years at Maidstone College of Art from 1971 to 1974 laid the groundwork for a career deeply rooted in traditional techniques yet remarkably attuned to contemporary artistic currents. This period wasn’t merely
about mastering paint application; it was an immersion into the very language of visual expression, fostering a sensitivity that would later define his nuanced approach to etching and drypoint. Following college, Spare's apprenticeship with Thomas Ross & Son proved invaluable. He honed his skills in mezzotint printing and restoration, working on significant projects like George Stubbs’ works for the Tate Gallery and meticulously restor…