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Richard Greathouse

@rhgreathouse

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Flesh and bone, oil and stone.
Painter based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Richard was born in Nashville, Tennessee, where he currently resides and works. He trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy from 2008 to 2011, after which he stayed on as an instructor, teaching drawing, painting, and anatomy. He held various roles at the academy through 2025, such as Director of Anatomy and the program director of their MA in Studio Art program. In recent years, he has also taught with esteemed artist and author Juliette Aristides through her online program, the Aristides Atelier.

@rhgreathouse currently maintains a studio in Nashville with his wife and fellow painter, Marty Welsh. He divides his time between painting commissions and working on his own projects. Richard’s commission work encompasses a range of genres, primarily in oil, including portraiture, landscape, still life, and equine art.

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Before packing up these works and getting ready for the next show, I want to share some favorites one last time.

Artist - Richard Greathouse

1. Sunflowers
2. Homage to Corot
3. At Mist’s Edge
4. At Land’s Edge
5. Still Life with Pumpkins
6. Beaver Skull

#stilllifepainting #oilpainting #atellier

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Only a few weeks left to see this collection of work. We’re planning a closing reception later this month. Details to follow!

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@rhgreathouse Richard Greathouse (American, 1986-) - “Bone Collector”, oil on wood, 12x12in (2017)

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@rhgreathouse Richard Greathouse (American, 1986-) - “Portrait of a Spanish Girl”

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@rhgreathouse Richard Greathouse (American, 1986-) - “Fabio”, oil on panel, 16x14in (2017)

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@rhgreathouse Richard Greathouse (American, 1986-) - “Camilla II”, oil on canvas, 20x17in (2017)

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@rhgreathouse Richard Greathouse (American, 1986-) - “Camilla I”, oil

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@rhgreathouse Richard Greathouse (American, 1986-) - “Halcyon”, oil on panel, 20x16in

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We’re one week away from opening our doors for the first time for our holiday show! We have an incredible lineup of artists from both the South Cumberland plateau and Nashville.

Come see the gallery and @stephen.hutchins studio space!

📍Address: 8406 U.S. 41 Monteagle, TN
📆Open gallery & studio: Sat and Sun, Dec 6-7
⌚️Hours: 10-5pm
✨Reception: Saturday 5-8pm✨

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4-Day Portrait Study Demonstration by Richard Greathouse from our Fall 2025 Workshop!

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We’re excited to welcome the incredible Richard Greathouse for a SOLD-OUT portrait workshop next week!🎨 Over four days, students will paint from life, learn Greathouse’s indirect oil method, and explore the rich tradition of old master techniques.

If you missed registration this time, stay tuned for upcoming workshop opportunities and future visiting artists.

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