Richard Royal

Richard Royal began working as a glass sculptor in 1978 at the Pilchuck Glass School after spending a number of years as a ceramist. He became one of Dale Chihuly’s main gaffers and began pursuing an independent career in the late 1980s. He has exhibited work internationally in both solo and group exhibitions. His work can be found in museum collections in the U.S. and Japan including The Mint Museum of Art + Design, The High Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, The Tampa Museum of Art, and the Daiichi Museum (Japan). He was one of the first Artists-in-Residence at the Waterford Crystal Factory and he continues to teach as both a guest artist and faculty member at various universities and the Pilchuck Glass School.

artist's website with further information and additional images:

http://richardroyalstudio.com/

[accessed December 2021]

interview with the artist:

http://richardroyalstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Publication_GlassArt060.pdf