That is so great. Richard has been one of main role models for almost 50 years! LOL We met at a solo exhibition he had in Chicago at Welna Gallery in 1969. His work blew my mind. I was still in art school and it was at that exhibition that I decided that I wanted to paint as a career. We kept in touch once in a while over the years and met again a few times. He even gave me a critique at my own exhibition (we were represented by the same gallery at the time). He has inspired and helped all of my peers - and many others - at one time or another. He's a great man, a legend now. I feel lucky to have known him.