Richard Adams

with traditional milk churns. His purposeful stride and the donkey’s steady pace evoke a bygone rhythm of village life, where time moved gently and the morning’s work was shared with animals and neighbours alike.

In the background, a delightful brick house with green window frames and a garden bursting with sunflowers and ivy sets the tone. A woman in a blue dress stands near the doorway, holding a churn and perhaps exchanging a few words with the milkman. Two dogs linger near the hedge, adding a touch of mischief and warmth to the scene.

Adams’ distinctive style shines through in the expressive detail — from the textured brushwork to the playful composition. The Milkman celebrates the eccentric charm of English country life, blending narrative, nostalgia and gentle surrealism in a way that’s unmistakably his own.

Richard Adams’ original paintings and limited edition prints are available from Red Rag Gallery in Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds and from Red Rag Gallery in Bath, offering collectors access to his most imaginative and sought-after works.