Rick Adleman, a Colorado artist, is renowned for his focus on the nature and history of the Southwest United States, particularly his illustrations in the scientific description of the dinosaur Utahraptor ostrommaysorum. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Time magazine and the New York Times, as well as in public and private collections across the United States and Mexico.
Adleman honed his artistic skills under the tutelage of renowned mentors such as Dick Doherty, Don Meyers, Robert T. Bakker, Ph.D., and George Callison. With a wealth of experience as a scientific illustrator at Dinamation International Society from 1992 to 1999, Adleman has been a freelance artist since 1985.
The artist's work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including the nationally juried 2019 FOUND: A CMU Alumni Art & Design Show at 437CO Gallery in Grand Junction, CO, and Dinosaur Day at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita, CO. Adleman has also received recognition for his talent, such as being named among the National Top 100 at the 2017 Mobile Art Academy mDAC Summit.
Adleman's artwork can be found in esteemed collections like the Dinosaur Journey Museum in Fruita, CO, Colorado Mesa University's Tomlinson Library, and the Museums of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. With a diverse range of publications featuring his illustrations, Adleman's work is a must-have for home and office decor. Purchase prints to bring a touch of the Southwest's natural beauty and history into your space.