Artist Inspiration

As both an architect and artist, I am equally drawn to cityscapes and natural landscapes.

Cityscape Painting of Canterbury Cathedral Randall Shier Canadian painter artist inspiration

To me, a landscape truly comes alive when touched by human endeavour — a building, a path, or a figure.

As both an architect and artist, I am equally drawn to cityscapes and natural landscapes. My paintings reflect this dual fascination, whether portraying soaring gothic cathedrals or majestic mountains.

In my artistic process, drawing and painting connect, as I strive to direct four elements: line, shape, texture, and color. Through improvisation, design, and mystery, I seek to capture the essence of my subjects. I draw inspiration from the works of Vincent Van Gogh, admiring his expressive use of arbitrary colour and thick brushstrokes, which go beyond imitation to reveal the underlying beauty of a subject.

Whether an artist or collector, I believe, as humans, we are endowed with the gift of perceiving the eternal. Through my work, I aim to express the invisible qualities of God revealed in nature with humanity’s creative effort whether humble or inspiring, expressing the beauty that surrounds us.

Black Tusk, Garibaldi Provincial Park
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