Richard Kochenash

Richard graduated near the top of his class, from Kutztown University with a B.S. in Art Education and being offered a rare and immediate teaching position, he chose instead to spend time building a personal relationship with the One who brought him through it all. Rick directed his journey into biblical service. These years solidified his passions in this life and helped to set his priorities: A love for God, for family and for art.

Richard then moved to Minneapolis to renew his art calling. He studied under the atelier system, an arduous method of instruction which can be traced back to the French Classical painters. Years of work were invested to develop an artist’s eye in order to render forms direct from nature.

Rick teaches oil painting at Edina Art Center.