My name is Rick Hines. That is me to the right and below. I am an artist who specializes in many types of art. My operating principle is to match the message to the medium. Some things can be done with music that can't be done with writing. A painting of something can say other things than a photograph. Over the years, I have done many different projects, but lately I have been a musician, photographer, and sketch artist mostly. I have also been investigating computer-related design, but mainly in the service of the aforementioned specialties. I also enjoy writing, which manifests itself mainly in song lyrics.

I will be developing this site to provide a complete guide to my art projects over the years. Rick's Studio will be constantly evolving. Archive works will be added in the future along with any new projects I complete (see the What's New page), so please return again!

MAIN MENU
• MUSIC ARCHIVE - my music, solo and in bands.
• PHOTO GALLERY - photography portfolios.
• ART WORK - over 25 years of visual art making.
• LIBRARY - literary works, reviews and cartoons.
• MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS - art designed for the web.

OTHER FEATURES
• WHAT'S NEW - recently finished projects.
• What I'm working on NOW.
• CONTACT ME via e-mail.

SHORTCUTS & MISCELLANEOUS
• My illustrated AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
• ART AND MONEY: "Why don't you sell your paintings?"
• FAST FACTS about me and some FAVORITES lists.
• WHAT KIND OF ARTIST AM I? Essay by Samuel R. Delany.
• LINKS to other related sites.
• TECHNICAL information about Rick's Studio.

I welcome feedback from everyone regarding anything they see on this site. If a work spoke to you in some fashion, please drop me a short note to at least tell me which one you liked. I do not sell my work. I make my art as a form of pure expression and artistic investigation: my only reward (aside from having a lot of cool art hanging on my apartment walls!) comes from the feedback I get from viewers. If my work made you think or feel, good or bad, I consider it a success. Thanks for your interest!