Richard M Crosbie

The Entrance display at the Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2026 So, that was it. The ‘Big One.’ The main high-profile art fair that I will be involved in this year (that I know of) has come and gone. Like previous years, I’m left feeling emotionally drained and somewhat confused. From the adrenaline-fueled setup, the exhilarating highs of selling original artwork, sharing laughter with teammates, to the lows of aching knees, long stretches of inactivity, and soul-searching moments—it's been...

Eye Health as an Artist. Opening scene of the Sci Fi Movie Blade Runner The Curious Incident of the Missing Clock It all began one morning about six months ago when I woke up, one side of my face pressed into the pillow. With one eye open, I looked up to find that the clock, which usually sat on the shelf above my bed, was missing. "That’s odd," I thought. "Who moved the clock?" As I rolled out of bed to inspect the shelf more closely, I was surprised to see the clock back in its usual place....

I am writing this on Wednesday 31st December, the last day of 2025, and yes I am feeling quite reflective while trying not to write clichés like this year has flown by, yet in all honesty it really has! I’m also finding it difficult to separate my year as an artist and self-employed businessman with my personal life, since there is no longer any separation between the two. I answer customer calls and messages at any hour, I personally deliver artwork to people no matter what day it is (or the...