STUDIO WORKS

Independent works exploring form, perception, and human presence

Across sculpture and painting, works inspired by a consistent intention: to create forms that feel present, balanced, and uplifting.

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King Tot (Flying) narrative stainless steel figurative sculpture by Richard Becker installed outdoors at sunset

King Tot (Flying). Stainless steel. Private installation.

TOT SERIES

The Tot series explores balance, presence, and lift through a distilled human figure—at once grounded and buoyant.
At its core, the work holds a sense of openness and play: a quiet monument to sun, water, and a kind of enduring childishness.

3-4 view of King Tot (Flying) narrative stainless steel figurative sculpture by Richard Becker installed outdoors at sunset

King Tot (Flying)
Stainless steel, site installation
Southern California

Tot public stainless steel sculpture with automotive paint by Richard Becker in Palm Springs California

Tot
Stainless steel, automotive paint, granite
Civic installation, Palm Springs, California

narrative figurative stainless steel sculpture of child resting on inner tube by Richard Becker

Buoyant
Stainless steel
Studio work

Tot figurative stainless steel sculpture with monochrome finish by Richard Becker

TOT
Stainless Steel
Private collections and curated by Oceanside Museum of Art for Hyatt Seabird Resort

King Tot (Flying) ABS white on wood sculpture by Richard Becker

King Tot (Flying)
ABS and automotive paint

Looking Up Tot 2 figurative clay and wood sculpture study on pedestal by Richard Becker

Looking Up
Clay and wood

PAINTINGS

Exploring color, water, atmosphere, and simplified form.

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Dogs Dream yellow French bulldog acrylic on Belgian linen painting by Richard Becker

Dogs Dream
Private collection and curated by the Oceanside Museum of Art
for the Hyatt Seabird Oceanside Resort
36 x 48
Acrylic on Belgian linen

Cloud Ark surrealist sky and cloud acrylic painting on Belgian linen by Richard Becker

Cloud Ark
Acrylic on Belgian linen
48 × 36 × 1.5 in (121.9 × 91.4 × 3.8 cm)

Orange Balloon acrylic on Belgian linen surrealist landscape painting by Richard Becker

Orange Balloon
Acrylic on Belgian linen
48 × 36 × 1.5 in (121.9 × 91.4 × 3.8 cm)

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CONCEPT STUDIES

These works are developed in response to a particular place, person, or idea—projects I felt compelled to explore based on a strong personal interest in the subject, the site, or both.

Some remain independent studies, while others continue to inform future work.