FINE ART~CARVED WOOD~FIBER
Background
Randy has enjoyed a varied and interesting creative path since her artistic career began in the 1970’s. Finding early success in figure drawing and portraiture, she also became well known for her hand painted fabrics that were transformed into one of kind decorative items for the home. In the 90’s a one-woman show led to a period of working with interior designers on residential and commercial projects requiring intricate finishing techniques, color mixing, murals, and trompe l’oeil work. During one such undertaking in a nursing home, Randy founded the “Art on Walls Project.” Dedicated to involving people living in institutions in the creative process, which emphasized art and communication as part of a healing and nurturing endeavor. In one area, a 100’ mural took nearly a year to complete. In another area focusing on patients with Alzheimer’s, smaller murals were painted to give the illusion of shelving with items familiar to the residents.
Later Randy partnered with UMAR Arts Center in Charlotte, North Carolina teaching art techniques to adults with developmental disabilities. https://umarnc.org
Randy uses wood as a foundation to paint. In 2012 while reworking a painting, Randy went a bit too far and dug deep into the wood. It was a pivotal moment for her, leading to classes in carving, purchasing power tools and learning from many fine woodworkers. She adds a variety of mediums to her wood work including fiber, cording, wire and beading. Her fine work in micro-macramé, knotting, twinning and weaving adds a texture that encourages a closer look.
Randy and her husband now live in Pennsylvania, her home and studio in the Lancaster area.
