Author: Imogen Aldridge

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps

In celebration of World Photography Day, the Art Republic team share their favourite limited edition prints by the talented photographer Richard Heeps.
Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Rob's Pick - Telephone

"This is easily one of my favourite artworks we sell at Art Republic. I love how Richard takes something we have all seen countless times - a telephone on a sparse hotel nightstand - and presents it as a captivating exploration of highly saturated colour." 

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Sarah's Pick - Cadillac at the Drive-In, Goodwood, Chichester

"I love the way that Richard represents the British love for all things Americana, as Chichester captures the experience of an old school Hollywood drive-in cinema in this photograph." 

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Imogen's Pick - Ices, Bexhill-On-Sea (Pink)

"I've always been a fan of an eye-catching artwork, and it doesn't get any brighter than Richard Heep's magenta pick 'Ices' print. This photograph has me nostalgic for days on the beach with an ice cream in one hand and spade in the other. I love how Richard has the power to evoke such strong nostalgia with his simple yet effective photographs. And who can resist a 99 with a flake?"

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Marty's Pick - Lone Pine, California

"This print weirdly is not about California for me, but rather the timeless faded high streets of towns in the British Columbia interior of Canada. Revelstoke and Nelson in particular, where the juxtaposition between original weatherboard buildings, horse styles (still in use) and the looming mountains of the background could capture your attention for hours!"

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Alicia's Pick - Joshua Tree Mojave Desert, California

"My favourite Richard Heeps artwork has to be Joshua Tree. I love the contrast between the insanely beautiful colours of the sunset and the almost eerie form of the tree. It's pretty hypnotic I could look at it for hours!"

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Matt's Pick Salt, Pepper & Vinegar, Clacton-on-Sea

"I love Salt, Pepper & Vinegar, Clacton-on-Sea. In terms of the photograph itself, it's clean and simple, with the shallow depth of field drawing attention directly to the subject. But the most important thing for me is the subject itself - salt, white pepper and vinegar in those very vessels were a staple of my culinary childhood, and they especially remind me of weekly trips to my Nanny and Grandad's house for pie, mash and liquor - still one of my favourite dinners to this day." 

  

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Eve's Pick - Dot's Diner

"I love the pinkish-red wash of light that is being cast from the diner onto the desert-esque landscape. There is a real juxtaposition of bold artificiality and muted nature. I can't get enough of it."

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Ben's Pick - Space, Ibiza, The Balearic Islands, 2016

"Space is definitely my favourite Richard Heeps print. It brings back memories of the early 2000's and the first time I visited Ibiza."

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Alexia's Pick - Wendy Resting

"I love Wendy's classic turquoise car and her effortless style! The turquoise and pink really pops in this photograph - I adore the colour. I absolutely love the barbies too just scattered around her car, it's such a nostalgic twist."

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Jacob's Pick - Wendy Flamin' Eyeball

“I love how this limited edition photograph by Richard Heeps captures Wendy’s attitude and style so effortlessly. I’m also very jealous of her Cowboy hat...” 

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Isabelle's Pick - Thrills

"I love that the Thrills by Richard Heeps has a really dreamlike feel to it. The old fairground ride really comes to life against the bright blue sky, and the colours have a beautiful faded quality to them that gives the print a real sense of nostalgia."

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Olivia's Pick - Swim-in-Pool Supply Co - Large

"I love the childlike joy in this artwork by Richard Heeps. The bright blues remind me of sunny days spent by the pool on holiday. Who knew that a roadside sign could be so entertaining?"

 

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Art Republic's favourites: Richard Heeps | Image

Beccy's Pick - Palm Springs Poolside III, California

"It's like the pool in Richard Heep's 'Palm Springs Poolside III' is inviting me to jump right in. I love the saturated colour palette and calming nature of this photograph."

Take a look at Richard's full collection of artworks here. Want to discover how Richard does it? Take a read of our day-in-the-life interview with the artist.

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artworks

Flat to Let, London £100

Richard Heeps

38 x 51.5cm

Limited Edition of 25

NOMAD VIII, (Film Rebate), New York £180

Richard Heeps

40.6 x 50.8cm

Limited Edition of 25

Three Palms, Clacton-on-Sea £180

Richard Heeps

50 x 60cm

Limited Edition of 25

Breakfast Table, Northwich £100

Richard Heeps

40 x 34cm

Limited Edition of 25

Palm Springs Poolside III, California £180

Richard Heeps

50 x 60cm

Limited Edition of 25

Palms, St Leonards-on-Sea £400

Richard Heeps

70 x 70cm

Limited Edition of 25

NOMAD III (Film Rebate), New York £180

Richard Heeps

40.6 x 50.8cm

Limited Edition of 25

Salt, Pepper & Vinegar, Clacton-on-Sea £100

Richard Heeps

40 x 34cm

Limited Edition of 25

Timber Merchant, London £100

Richard Heeps

38 x 51.5cm

Limited Edition of 25

Milkshake, Clacton-on-Sea £100

Richard Heeps

34 x 40cm

Limited Edition of 25

Space, Ibiza, The Balearic Islands (Landscape) £270

Richard Heeps

50.8 x 40.6cm

Limited Edition of 25

Lone Pine, California £100

Richard Heeps

33 X 48 cm

Limited Edition of 25

Oldsmobile & Sinful Barbies £300

Richard Heeps

58.4 x 39.4cm

Limited edition 25

NOMAD II (Film Rebate), New York £180

Richard Heeps

40.6 x 50.8cm

Limited Edition of 25

NOMAD Mosaic, New York £445

Richard Heeps

65 x 80cm

Limited Edition of 25

Sun Kissed Wendy, Las Vegas, 2001 £300

Richard Heeps

58.4 x 39.4cm

Limited Edition of 25

Brutalist Symphony II, London, 2019 £180

Richard Heeps

40.6 x 50.8cm

Limited Edition of 25

Brutalist Symphony I, London, 2019 £180

Richard Heeps

40.6 x 50.8cm

Limited Edition of 25

Yellow Corridor, Milan £180

Richard Heeps

46 x 56 cm

Limited Edition of 25

Sundowner, Salton Sea, California £180

Richard Heeps

46 x 56 cm

Limited Edition of 25

Beach Lockers, Wildwood, New Jersey £180

Richard Heeps

56 x 46 cm

Limited Edition of 25