Exhibition history

Exhibitions and Publications

Richard Lewis's watercolors have been displayed in museums, concours events, and automotive exhibitions around the country, including the national LUSTER touring exhibition curated by David J. Wagner.

Traveling museum exhibition

LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting

Curated by David J. Wagner, LUSTER brought together more than 55 paintings by 15 contemporary artists working in photorealism and hyperrealism, with automobiles and motorcycles as the shared subject. Read more about the exhibition.

  1. March 1 - December 31, 2024National Corvette MuseumBowling Green, KY
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    Richard gave a presentation and spoke to Spectrum News. Play the clip below.

  2. March 10 - June 21, 2018Museum of Arts and SciencesDaytona Beach, FL
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    Richard gave a presentation to visitors.

  3. June 1 - September 12, 2021Art Museum of South TexasTexas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
  4. January 25 - May 8, 2022Museum of the RockiesBozeman, MT
  5. June 1, 2022 - January 15, 2023Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile MuseumAuburn, IN
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    Richard's Duesy Chrome painting of a Duesenberg Model J next to a Duesenberg Model J.
    Richard's Duesy Chrome painting of a Duesenberg Model J next to a Duesenberg Model J.
    Richard's Duesy Chrome painting of a Duesenberg Model J next to a Duesenberg Model J.
  6. June 11 - September 3, 2023The Dennos Museum CenterNorthwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI
  7. March 6 - May 10, 2020The Morris Museum of ArtAugusta, GA
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    Richard gave a talk to visitors at this exhibition.

  8. July 13 - August 23, 2020The Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine ArtsSpringfield, MA
  9. October 23, 2021 - January 2, 2022Lyman Allyn Art MuseumNew London, CT
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    Richard presented to visitors at this exhibition.

  10. November 7, 2019 - February 2, 2020Haggin MuseumStockton, CA
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    Richard presented to visitors at this exhibition.

  11. May 23 - August 16, 2025Las Cruces Museum of ArtLas Cruces, NM
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    Richard presented to visitors at this exhibition.

  12. October 5 - December 31, 2023San Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TX
  13. March 1 - May 19, 2019Saginaw Art MuseumSaginaw, MI
  14. February 1 - April 30, 2025Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural CenterLake Charles, LA
  15. February 14 - May 21, 2023The Citadelle Art MuseumCanadian, TX
  16. June 7 - September 30, 2019Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference CenterPueblo, CO
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    Richard presented to visitors at this exhibition.

  17. October 18, 2020 - May 2, 2021The Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of ArtBolivar, MO
  18. October 1 - December 23, 2018Maria V. Howard Arts CenterRocky Mount, NC
  19. July 20 - September 9, 2018Dane G. Hansen Memorial MuseumLogan, KS
  20. January 12 - February 10, 2019The Evelyn Burrow MuseumHanceville, AL

Concours & shows

Selected Events

  • May 2026
  • October 2025

Beverly Hills Art Show

Beverly Hills, CA

May 2026: Richard won 1st place in watercolors.

October 2025: Richard won 3rd place in watercolors.

  • Upcoming: June 2026
  • August 2024
  • August 2023
  • August 2021

San Marino Concours d'Elegance

Invitational group show

Directed the tent exhibit in 2023, 2024, and 2026.

  • August 2017
  • August 2016

Greystone Concours d'Elegance

Invitational group show

Directed the art show in 2016 and 2017.

  • June 2014
  • June 2013
  • June 2012
  • June 2011
  • September 2010
  • September 2009

Dana Point Concours d'Elegance

Invitational group show

Directed the art tent in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

  • September 2008

Newport Beach Concours d'Elegance

Invitational group show

  • August 2006

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, Auburn, IN

Invitational group show, American cars

Solo Exhibitions

  1. December 2006 - April 2008San Diego Automotive MuseumSolo exhibition
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  2. July 2005 - September 2006Automotive Hall of Fame Museum Dearborn, MI
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  3. February 2005 - June 2005San Diego Automotive MuseumItalian Cars, solo show
  4. September 2004 - February 2005San Diego Automotive MuseumClassic Cars

Publications

Selected books, magazines, and media mentions featuring Richard Lewis's watercolor work.

  1. Splash 24, The Best of Watercolor, 2023
  2. Splash 22, The Best of Watercolor, 2021
  3. Visual Language Magazine, 2014
  4. Garage Style Magazine, Winter 2012
  5. Splash 13, Alternative Approaches: The Best of Watercolor, 2012
  6. Sports Car Market Magazine, September 2011
  7. www.autorestoration.com, February 2011
  8. Hemmings Classic Car Magazine, September 2008