Rick began drawing when he was 9 years old and started painting when he was 13. His paintings have been shown in galleries in his native home of Richmond, Virginia and across the state of Florida from St. Augustine to Fort Lauderdale.

Rick is self-taught as an artist and started Scenic Earth Studios in March of 1996 creating and selling art work online and to art galleries, retail stores and art collectors.

My Mission statement - "To create Art that moves, amuses, entertains and captures a moment in time for the audience to enjoy forever"

Graphic Design - Rick has designed corporate logos, graphics, print advertising, icons and User Interface designs for companies such as Heavenly Fitness Gym, Virtual 3D Inc. and AAA.

Websites - Rick has worked in the Software Industry for 17 years now as a Web Developer / Designer, Database Developer and QA Tester creating Internet, Intranet, Web Portal and Online Reservation Systems for companies such as Walt Disney World, AAA and Kempter National Services.