After moving from their home at 16 White Street in 1991, photographer Richard Quick and his wife Pam were able to repurchase the building and return to the neighborhood in early 2006.

The Quicks this time chose to use the building not as a residence but as a studio gallery showcasing their works. They rejoined six other working artists on the street who maintain residences and studios, making the area one of the most heavily concentrated creative districts in Eureka Springs.

A former zoologist and curator of mammals for the Houston Zoological Gardens, Richard moved to Eureka Springs in 1980. He has been documenting with a camera this zoo of a town and its' human mammals since that time.

Quick began his work using a Minolta film camera but made the switch to digital in 2000. He shoots, edits, and prints his photographs giving him complete control over the product from start to finish. This control culminates in breathtaking and magical images.

Richard's photos go far beyond postcard snap and go shots of Eureka Springs and way beyond «portraiture» of locals. His images of architectural settings colorfully reveal the true flavor of the town and his shots of people reveal much more than their likeness.

When viewing images of local folk one can get a strong sense of actually knowing who that person is and feeling their essence. The images were shot on the streets, in local interiors, and many were taken during events and festivals.

His work captures residences living life while working and playing and doing the things they ordinarily do. And in Eureka Springs «ordinarily do» is far different from other towns. Some of Richard's most striking pieces are of costumed Eurekans.

Richard's work can be viewed at his studio at 16 White Street (look for the open sign.)

Or visit www.rquickphotography.com

Quick's work will be studied in the future as a true documentation of Eureka Springs during this era. In your next life Richard's photographs can be viewed at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.

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