The Paddington Podcast: Local Man, Local Legend, Legendary Art

We’re excited to announce that the Paddington Podcast is back with special guest, local artist Richard Neergaard. Click here to listen .

Richard’ career spanned innovative and creative marketing where he was inventor of the globally successful Finish PowerBall dishwasher tablet. Following this he trained at Central Saint Martins, The Art Academy London, and Otis College in LA and has begun a second career as an artist during his retirement.  

While best known for motoring art, he has also created a stunning series in resin, on fur via a layered dye process. He has exhibited at many well-known places including the Royal Automobile Club and Sotheby’s London. He also has works in the British Motor Museum, the Los Angeles Driving Museum, the Jaguar Heritage Trust museum, the Williams F1 museum, the Haynes Museum, the National Motor Museum, Alfa Romeo F1, McLaren F1, Haas F1 and Williams F1 headquarters and produced for F1 drivers.   

During this episode, you’ll uncover more about Richard’s background, his artistic techniques as well as artistic influences.  

Stay with us for the next episode, where Richard shares news of a special art installation coming to Paddington. 

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Soundbites:

“London is one of the best cities in the world for opportunities as an artist” 

“What inspires me in art, is hitting a home run. I don’t want to do something marginally better than other artists.”  

“My goal was not to make man cave art.” 

“I would like my art to be seen.”  

“For motorsports art, the first thing the audience should see is art. The first thing they should see is something intriguing, they don’t need to fully understand it right away then as they look more closely, they will see the technicalities.”