fine and functional art

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Randy Willis

I am inspired by the various landscapes that I find while traveling throughout America. My main concern is how light and atmosphere transcend the ordinary into something extraordinary. By utilizing the elements of design and through experimentation of color and value, I believe that my paintings will communicate on various levels. My ultimate goal is to uplift and make an emotional connection with the viewer of my work. Exhibitions: Group Exhibition, May 2006, B.D. Mallon Gallery Group Exhibition, December 2005, B.D. Mallon Gallery "The Sky is the Limit", 2005, G.C. Lucas Gallery, Indianapolis, IN "Showstoppers", 2004, G.C. Lucas Gallery, Indianapolis, IN "Garden Party", 2003, G.C. Lucas Gallery, Indianapolis, IN "All in a Day's Work", 2003, G.C. Lucas Gallery, Indianapolis, IN "Lay of the Land", 2002, G.C. Lucas Gallery, Indianapolis,IN Solo Exhibition, 2001, Dunton Gallery, Arlington Heights, IL Solo Exhibition, 2000, Dunton Gallery, Arlington Heights, IL "The Great American Landscape", 2000, Michael FitzSimmons Gallery, Chicago, IL Solo Exhibition, October 1999, Linnemann Gallery, Barrington, IL Solo Exhibition, October 1998, Linnemann Gallery, Barrington, IL Education: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 1997, Bachelor Fine Arts Private Study with James Winn 1997-1998 Magazines: Traditional Home, October 2002 Barrington Monthly, August 2000 Workshops/Teaching: Elgin Community College, 1998 and 1999

"Fencelines #2" oil on canvas, 8" x 16"

"Black Cows Near Westfield" oil on canvas 24" x 48"

"After the Rain" oil on canvas, 16" x 30"

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