Biography
Richard Kattman is an artist, photographer and landscape architect. Richard's art comprises abstract and landscape paintings, figure and portrait paintings, figure drawings, 35mm and view camera photography. The Kattman Corporation landscape architecture practice consists of primarily residential, commercial, and recreation/open space related projects.
Richard's passion for art and landscape architecture is all consuming. A love of family, fine arts, music, literature, coffee table portfolios, the Atlantic Ocean at Little Compton and two happy dogs provide life's greatest pleasures.
Artist's Biography
Gallery Representation:(Represented in public and private art collections. Portfolio available upon request.)
- Boston Art, Inc., Art Consulting, 23 Drydock Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
- The Frame Shop, 5 Main Street, Natick, Massachusetts
- J. Todd Galleries, 572 Washington Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Artist's Experience (Solo and/or Group Shows):
- Wellesley, Weston, Dover, Massachusetts Libraries; Landscape Paintings, 2010
- 'Abstract: Thought or Theory'; Bentley University Vitale Caturano Gallery, 2009
- Providence Art Club, Open Painting; January 2010; February 2008
- 'Richard Kattman Paintings'; Bank of Rhode Island Art Galleries, 2008
- 'eightvisions' and Member's Shows, Earth Day, 2011, Attleboro Arts Museum, 2007-Present
- Grace Church, Lexington, Massachusetts; Landscape Paintings; 2007-Present
- Water Street Mill, Holliston, Massachusetts; Artists' Open Studios, 1999-Present
- New Civilitea, Salem, Massachusetts; Abstract/ Landscape Paintings; 2006
- Broadmoor Audubon Sanctuary, Natick, Massachusetts; 25 Large Format Charles River Photographs, 2004
- Center for the Arts, Natick, Massachusetts; 'PAINT!'; Abstract Paintings 2004
- Spring Flower Show Designer; Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1995
- Cambridge Arts Center; Group Exhibition (Photographs), 2001
- Danforth Museum School, Framingham, Massachusetts; Abstract Canvases, 1999; Members Show 1995
- Sherborn Library, Sherborn, Massachusetts; Abstract Canvases; 1990-2000
Landscape Architect's Biography
Professional Experience: Practicing Landscape Architect, 1974 to date.
Licensed Landscape Architect; Massachusetts #606; Rhode Island #423
Landscape Architecture Projects of Note:
- 4 Cambridge Center Roof Garden Design; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Cambridgeside Galleria/Lechmere Canal Design
- Bentley College Lower Campus Plan; Waltham, Massachusetts
- Lookout Farm Master Plan, Natick, Massachusetts
- Shipyard Park Design; Charlestown, Massachusetts
- The Grove Cluster Homes Site Designs; Wellesley/Needham, Massachusetts
- Newton Highlands MBTA Station Private Restoration; Newton, Massachusetts
- Wentworth Instute of Technology Site Designs; Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Teachers Union Health and Welfare Fund Site Designs; Boston, Massachusetts
- Hopkinton Country Club Site Design; Hopkinton, Massachusetts
- St. Joseph Cemetery Site Designs; West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Touchstone School Site Design; Grafton, Massachusetts
- Stack/ODonnell Residence Design; Winchester, Massachusetts
- Murphy Residence Design; Needham, Massachusetts
- Rubin Residence Design; Newton, Massachusetts
Teaching Experience
- Boston Architectural Center: Thesis Review Critic, 1996-1998; Professor of Landscape Architecture Studio, 1999-2002.
Education
- Rhode Island School of Design; Bachelor of Fine Arts 1973, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 1974
- Pennsylvania State University; Certificate of Graduation: Horticulture, 1974
Honors and Awards
- Best of Show-Abstract 2007; Juror's Choice Award 2006; Attleboro Arts Museum
- 'Keeping America Strong' Award; Heartbeat of America TV Series, 2005
- American Landscape Contractors Association: Cambridge Center Roof Garden; 2004
- First Prize Blue Ribbon; 'An Abandoned Garden' Design, Massachusetts Horticulture Society; Spring Flower Show, 1988
- Arts Grant; Massachusetts Arts Council, 1983
- Graduated with Honors; Rhode Island School of Design, 1973
- American Society of Landscape Architects Award for Excellence in Study, 1973
Public Office
- Town of Holliston, Massachusetts; Conservation Commission, 1974; Water Commission Chairman, 1998
