"It's Beautiful Here"

Randy Leibowitz Dean:

Born January 2, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, Randy attended Bucks County Community College, Philadelphia College of Art in PA, and Broward County Community College in Florida.  She gives credit ot inspirational and talented private teachers in technical instruction and encouraging self-expression.

"I paint on wood using either acrylics or oils in combination with a clear medium and varnish.  Using a glazing technique I am able to let the grain of the wood peek through and finish with a smooth surface.  I sketch my subjects and ideas first, but allow the process and the wood grain direct my work as I paint. Observing and drawing is the basis for all of my work.  In that way I can capture the immediate gesture and expression of a person.  I love the immediacy of drawing from life, especially when people are not aware.  When the drawing hits the wood and I start to paint I can feel the ordinary begin to express the spiritual.

My continuing evolution in the art I produce brings me increased enlightenment and peace.  The whole process never ceases to amaze me!"