Will Richards Studio

One of the most magical and resourceful creations and creative beings that ever lived in avalon. He is responsible for most of the painted tiles around town, several installations to the native American community that existed on the island before it was purchased by the wrigley's, as well as several bronze sculptures found on front street. This used to be the most magical place to visit & create alongside a Catalina legend, who dedicated his lifes work to collecting treasures discarded by locals & construction projects into beautiful works of arrt to be displayed & recreated into functional arrt works, & fully immersive creative space.

Unfortunately the island company, has kicked him out of this beautiful museum he spent over 43 creating and sharing with the Island, as well as off the island, as they need their land to build more development, something that is a very serious issue, as the initial reason Wrigley jr bought the island and donated it to the Conservancy was to PREVENT FURTHER DEVELOPMENT to preserve the land and history

Just another part of Catalina history, that's been pushed out due to corruption & corporate discrimination of things they don't make $ on.

Outstanding Artist and Master craftsman, sculptor, ceramics, natural wood carving
Studio a Catalina Island landmark that will enspire any young or old aspiring artist.

This place is AMAZING! I'm born and raised on Catalina and I can say that Will was a major influence on my artwork. He is not only an amazing artist but an awesome human being that has always opened his place with so much love he is most definitely a LEGEND of Catalina Island who has also raised an incredible family.