As a child, Randy van Beek exhibited exceptional artistic talent with a specific interest in drawing. His interest was always traditional realism, so he sought out his own education. Living near Western Washington University gave Randy access to their extensive art library where he studied and practiced the techniques of his favorite master artists.
Most of his attention was focused on the eighteenth century Dutch and Austrian masters, and the nineteenth century American painters, particularly the Hudson River School Group. His work evolved into a unique style truly his own, but the influence of the masters is evident. He uses many of the glazing techniques or transparent layers of colors. Light creates an optical illusion and depth when it travels through the layers of color. The eye blends the color rather than light reflecting off the surface.
Van Beek is continually striving to "improve in composition, which is the most intellectual aspect in painting. It's the design and arrangement of dark and light masses, the harmonious union of line, form and color to which a viewer is attracted." He develops the composition to communicate a message or a sensation.
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