From intimate watercolors that capture fleeting moments to bold oil paintings that command attention, every piece in the Greatsketch collection represents a unique intersection of technical skill and imaginative storytelling. Rich Lo's work spans diverse mediums, watercolors, oils, collages, and pencil drawings, each piece meticulously crafted to engage both the eye and the heart.
Custom mural
A painting on a 60'X6'.stucco wall at a private residence in Orange, California. See the inside story.
Custom painting
The 48" x 60" oil painting complements the Stickley furniture beautifully, enhancing the space with a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and artistry. See the inside story.
Get a special artwork made just for you.
A buyer requested a painting of Blues Legend Muddy Waters. I worked from a black-and-white photo and created a color palette to bring the portrait to life.
Browse the collection below and step into a world where every brushstroke tells a story.
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Rich in History
A contemporary interpretation of the Japanese woodblock style, featuring iconic city and...
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Figurative 17
This series is a collection of contemporary drawings that features a sophisticated...
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Children's Books Illustrations
Rich Lo’s children’s book illustrations are vibrant, expressive, and deeply rooted in...
Collections
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Modern Prints
Modern art represents a departure from traditional artistic conventions and a break...
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Contemporary Prints
Contemporary art It’s not defined by a single style or movement but...
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Works on Paper
Works on paper reflect a modern interpretation of botanical, figurative, and abstract...
Bring Creativity to your Home
Title: Modern Dance. A dynamic and expressive abstract artwork that captures the fluid energy and rhythm of movement. With bold brushwork and vibrant color, the piece evokes the spontaneous, emotive gestures of contemporary dance, where form and motion become one.
North American Song Birds
North American songbirds are a dazzling and diverse group of birds known for their melodic calls, vibrant plumage, and seasonal migrations.These birds play a vital role in the ecosystem—pollinating flowers, dispersing seeds, and controlling insect populations. Species like the Northern Cardinal, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow Warbler, and Baltimore Oriole are cherished for their color and song, making them favorites among birdwatchers and artists alike.
Contemporary Prints
The image shows a stylized forest scene with tall, slender tree trunks and bare branches silhouetted against a stark black background. However, the trees themselves are filled with an explosion of color, vibrant washes of watercolor in shades of red, yellow, pink, green, blue, and purple. The interior of the tree trunks seems to reveal an abstract, almost dreamlike landscape, as if the forest holds another world within it.
Great art serves as the soul of a room
The right artwork doesn't just decorate a wall, it completes the room's story and makes the space uniquely yours.
Public Art
Inspiring installations in the vibrant city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Exhibition Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Gold Mountain. Opens Jun 14th 2025 at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago.
Exhibition Cleve Carney Museum of Art
May 31st - September 30th 2025 Cleve Carney Museum of Art, Glen Ellyn, IL. Waves of DuPage Beautiful Cities Public Art Project.
Waves of DuPage Beautiful Cities
This project invites each city in DuPage County to submit one or more of their iconic landmarks, reimagined in the traditional Ukiyo-e art style.
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
In June 2022, I painted a mural on the west wall of the Chinese American Museum of Chicago, featuring a vivid depiction of actors from the Chinese Opera.
