Richard’s early passion for art was sidelined by a career advisor's discouraging advice, leading him to study three-dimensional design and get lost in the music and party scene. After a period of aimlessness, he found renewed determination and began to rebuild his life. He spent a decade pursuing music, eventually moving to Cardiff to complete a degree in Popular Music. During this time, he rediscovered his love for painting, channeling his experiences into his art and finding a renewed sense of purpose and drive.