Welcome to my site!

I like to think of it as not just a personal webpage, but a digital scrapbook of sorts -- containing samples of my art & illustration, as well as books, essays, and interviews over the years. (It's also a place where I might vent about certain things in life...so be warned, I can be quite opinionated.)

So please...take a look around, and enjoy!

What's new...

Jul 8

Featured in recent KILLER SHORTS profile...

I was one of the writers featured in a recent profile by the folks at KILLER SHORTS, "Pride Month: 17 LGBTQIA+ Screenwriters To Watch in...

Mar 25

AMSEL wins "Best LGBTQ+ Trailer" at Movie Trailers festival

While the film itself has a while to go, our teaser trailer recently won for the "Best LGBTQ+ Movie Trailer" at WILDSOUND'S Movie Trailer...

AMSEL wins "Best LGBTQ+ Trailer" at Movie Trailers festival

Jan 2

IMPROPER DOSAGE podcast available / Horrorigins Selection

A short time ago, I wrote a short horror/comedy screenplay, IMPROPER DOSAGE, which went on to win a number of honors and awards at...

IMPROPER DOSAGE podcast available / Horrorigins Selection

Oct 12, 2023

Richard Amsel honored by Society of Illustrators

I've hardly made any updates to this site, as I've been so preoccupied with my Richard Amsel documentary, and www.richardamselmovie.com....

Richard Amsel honored by Society of Illustrators

Aug 31, 2023

IMPROPER DOSAGE podcast coming in December

Happy to share that my screenplay, IMPROPER DOSAGE, will be adapted into a podcast by The Morbid Forest. Coming in December:

IMPROPER DOSAGE podcast coming in December

Aug 19, 2023

THADDEUS THACKERAY finalist in Glendale International Film Festival

My animated script, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THADDEUS THACKERAY, is a finalist in this year's Glendale International Film Festival. The event...

Aug 15, 2023

Another trip around the sun...

As I hit the unequivocal number associated with middle age (and I know that description is being extremely generous), I'm so grateful for...

May 2, 2023

THADDEUS selected for ScriptMatix Genre Festival / Regarding the Writers' Strike

My animated feature screenplay, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THADDEUS THACKERAY, has been selected for inclusion in this year's Scriptmatix ...

THADDEUS selected for ScriptMatix Genre Festival / Regarding the Writers' Strike

Feb 3, 2023

Giving thanks to all of you!

2022 was a pivotal year for us, and a number of you helped make that happen. This message is obviously long overdue. I had intended to...

Oct 25, 2022

TEASER TRAILER RELEASED FOR AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART

Well, here it is -- a very early teaser for the film I've been working on the past seven years. I want to give a special shout out to...

TEASER TRAILER RELEASED FOR AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART

Sep 10, 2022

Adventurer's Summit Charity Raffle

Some enterprising INDIANA JONES fans have created an annual event called "The Adventurer’s Summit". This year's is scheduled for...

Sep 4, 2022

The Rings of Power

So proud to have worked with the creative team at Deluxe Media on this monumental project. The hard work and dedication of everyone...

Aug 16, 2022

Well...at least I'm still in my 40's.

DO I LOOK LIKE SHIT? No, please don’t answer. But it’s certainly a question I’ve been repeatedly asking myself as yet another birthday...

May 28, 2022

VANGELIS (1943-2022)

Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, known professionally as Vangelis, left our world May 17th. I was crushed by the news. No other...

Mar 21, 2022

"IMPROPER DOSAGE" wins at SCREAMWRITING competition

My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, came in 3rd place in The 2nd Annual 2021 Screamwriting Festival...

"IMPROPER DOSAGE" wins at SCREAMWRITING competition

Feb 9, 2022

R.I.P.: Douglas Trumbull (1942-2022)

DOUGLAS TRUMBULL has died. He was a filmmaker, innovator, artist, engineer, and visual effects legend -- yet even all those varied titles...

Feb 2, 2022

"Thaddeus Thackeray" quarterfinalist in ISA Family & Holiday + Genre Busting Screenplay Competition

My animated feature script, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THADDEUS THACKERAY, has made the initial quarter-finals in the International...

"Thaddeus Thackeray" quarterfinalist in ISA Family & Holiday + Genre Busting Screenplay Competition

Jan 31, 2022

On "CODED" messages in illustration...

I just watched the documentary "CODED: THE HIDDEN LOVE OF J.C. LEYENDECKER" on Paramount+, which profiles the art of America's first...

Jan 31, 2022

"IMPROPER DOSAGE" makes FINAL DRAFT'S BIG BREAK quarterfinals

My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, has made the quarterfinals in this year's FINAL DRAFT BIG BREAK...

"IMPROPER DOSAGE" makes FINAL DRAFT'S BIG BREAK quarterfinals

Dec 28, 2021

"Thaddeus Thackeray" is official selection in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival...

My animated feature script, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THADDEUS THACKERAY, is now an official selection in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival. From...

"Thaddeus Thackeray" is official selection in the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival...

Dec 22, 2021

Bittersweet feelings / 2021 comes to a close...

2021 is coming to a close, and I have a lot of bittersweet feelings. This time last year, I got married, went on my honeymoon, did three...

Bittersweet feelings / 2021 comes to a close...

Nov 27, 2021

"Improper Dosage" official selection, SHOCKFEST Film Festival.

My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, is an official selection in this year's SHOCKFEST FILM FESTIVAL....

"Improper Dosage" official selection, SHOCKFEST Film Festival.

Nov 16, 2021

"Improper Dosage" quarterfinalist in Filmmatic's TV Pilot Awards.

My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, has made the quarterfinals at this year's FILMMATIC TV PILOT...

"Improper Dosage" quarterfinalist in Filmmatic's TV Pilot Awards.

Nov 10, 2021

"Improper Dosage" wins at THE THING IN THE BASEMENT horror competition.

My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, has won the BEST COMEDY SCREENPLAY at this year's THE THING IN THE...

Oct 24, 2021

"Improper Dosage" quarterfinalist in the OUTSTANDING SCREENPLAYS TV PILOT competition.

My horror TV pilot script, "Improper Dosage", aka THE BLEEDING SEASON, is now among the quarterfinalists in this year's OUTSTANDING...

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POSTERSPY:

Alternative Movie Poster Collection

I'm one of the artists featured in a new book published by Posterspy and Artitude, featuring alternative movie posters. Click on the images below for the link!

HARDCOVER EDITION

SOFTCOVER EDITION

Pixel Underground

I'm one of the artists featured in a new book published by Posterspy and Artitude, featuring video game tribute art. Click on the images below for the link!

Buy my art book!

I now have a page on Shutterfly where you can buy copies of my 12x12" hardcover art book. I know the price is steep, but it reflects only the manufacturing cost for print on demand. I make no profits or residuals from any sales, as it's designed only for showcasing my artwork for those who want a keepsake. On the plus side, Shutterfly often has discount promos for their subscribers.

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