Background
Black, Richard Ramon was born on July 18, 1932 in Farnhamville, Iowa, United States. Son of Robert O. and Henrietta (Parsons) Black.
Black, Richard Ramon was born on July 18, 1932 in Farnhamville, Iowa, United States. Son of Robert O. and Henrietta (Parsons) Black.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drake University, 1957. Master of Science in Art Education, University Wisconsin, 1958.
Instructor art, Illinois College, Jacksonville, 1958-1960; director, David Strawn Art Gallery, Jacksonville, 1960-1994; professor art, Drake U., Des Moines, since 1960; professor emeritus, Drake U., Des Moines, since 1994. Project director National Biennial Printmaking Symposium, Drake U., 1975-1993. Juror art shows; guest curator Des Moines Art Center, 1991.
Corporal United States Army, 1952-1954. Royal etcher Royal Society Painters Etchers and Engravers (London). Member American Association of University Professors, College Art Association American, Mid American Print Council (Outstanding Printmaker award 1996), Southern Graphics Council.