Richard Haines

Richard Haines is a celebrated artist known for his expressive and gestural drawings that capture the fluidity of contemporary fashion and urban life. Originally a fashion designer, Haines transitioned into drawing making, quickly gaining recognition for his ability to distill movement, personality, and style with just a few strokes of ink. His work, which has appeared in major publications and been commissioned by leading fashion houses, is deeply rooted in observation—sketching people in motion, often on the streets of New York, where he is based. His figures are never static; they embody a sense of fleeting elegance, as if caught in the middle of a step or a gesture, making his work uniquely suited to exploring the dynamics of movement.