Rich Morris graduated from SUNY / New Paltz in 1978. Having begun drawing and painting as a child growing up in Paterson, NJ, Art has remained a cherished gift throughout his 45-year career.  Best known for what he calls Star Symbolist paintings, Rich has patrons throughout the Hudson Valley and as far away as California and Vienna, Austria. Rich has shown in several galleries throughout New York including group shows in Los Angeles and the Chelsea section of NYC. Rich intends to paint for the rest of his life. Life without painting is unimaginable for Rich Morris.