About Randy
An illustrator from the Niagara Region, Canada, Randy's work gravitates toward the light-hearted subjects such as animals or nature. A love for sacred geometry may also be seen in his work. On occasions, Randy tackles a more moody and sometimes darker imagery, usually thought provoking visual statements dealing with life in ways people choose to ignore.
Don't be surprised to see subject matter such as zombies, monsters and other weird things crop up. His love of horror, science fiction and fantasy - whether in visual or written form - can be seen in some of his work. As he states, "I need that release once in a while!"
Randy has always been one for that 'zest' of creativity. Since 1990, he held the position of Graphic Designer, Illustrator and later worked as a Video Game Designer for close to a decade. He enjoys the mixture of left and right brain thinking. In the last few years, he decided to start the company Timid Wolf Creations to aid in putting some of his work - much of which remained unseen - out to the public.
The choice medium for Randy's final art has generally been digital. Much of the preliminary work may be done in pen or pencil but there is a certain precision in the work - the symmetry and angles - which are rendered so much cleaner in digital.
In addition, he has also enjoys dabbling in the creativity of scenic and modeling photography.
Outside of the Creative loop:
After being laid off at his workplace in 2008, Randy delved into metaphysical, paranormal and intuitive studies. From this he found enjoyment in the study of symbols. The myriad of religious and spiritual symbols, their meanings and how - and why if possible - they were created. Much of this has greatly influenced his art, deepening the work's content on all levels.
With an interest in the healing arts, specifically those that deal with life's energy, Randy began practicing meditation around 2008. This eventually led him to become a 12th lineage Certified Reiki Master/Teachers in the Usui Reiki Shiki Ryōhō Energy Healing Method, as well as a Certified Instructor in the Wu Yi Jie He Family System of 24 Posture Therapeutic QiGong and an AromaTouch Therapist using essential oils as well as a light back massage along the energy channels of the body (tailbone to base of skull).
The Usui method of Reiki was taught to him by Reiki Master/Teacher, Natalie Haig, 11th in lineage, of Sacred Breakthroughs located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Therapeutic QiGong was taught to Randy by his teacher, Sifu George Picard, 4th Generation Tai Chi and QiGong Master in the Wu Yi Jie He Family system of Chinese Healing and Martial Arts out of The Village of Healing and Wellness in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. This was passed down to Sifu George Picard by his teachers, Master's Helen Wu and Simon Hu.
Randy also became a trained clinical hypnotherapist in 2012, receiving his training from Instructor Cliff Preston, a practicing Hypnotherapist and Instructor of Hypnotherapy for The Excel Center Hypnotherapy Training College in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Preston has been practicing in Ridgeway, Ontario since 1993 with a much respected reputation for his methods, which are non-threatening and gentle towards his clients - a way of working with clients which Randy shares passionately.
Late 2013, he enrolled and received certification in AromaTouch Therapy. A gentle back massage and foot rub using Eight different essential oils from the doTERRA line. This massage concentrates on invigorating the energy channels of the body. These channels are the same that one would get acupuncture/acupressure on.
You can learn more about these modalities at Randy's site Heal With Energy.
Don't be surprised to see subject matter such as zombies, monsters and other weird things crop up. His love of horror, science fiction and fantasy - whether in visual or written form - can be seen in some of his work. As he states, "I need that release once in a while!"
Randy has always been one for that 'zest' of creativity. Since 1990, he held the position of Graphic Designer, Illustrator and later worked as a Video Game Designer for close to a decade. He enjoys the mixture of left and right brain thinking. In the last few years, he decided to start the company Timid Wolf Creations to aid in putting some of his work - much of which remained unseen - out to the public.
The choice medium for Randy's final art has generally been digital. Much of the preliminary work may be done in pen or pencil but there is a certain precision in the work - the symmetry and angles - which are rendered so much cleaner in digital.
In addition, he has also enjoys dabbling in the creativity of scenic and modeling photography.
Outside of the Creative loop:
After being laid off at his workplace in 2008, Randy delved into metaphysical, paranormal and intuitive studies. From this he found enjoyment in the study of symbols. The myriad of religious and spiritual symbols, their meanings and how - and why if possible - they were created. Much of this has greatly influenced his art, deepening the work's content on all levels.
With an interest in the healing arts, specifically those that deal with life's energy, Randy began practicing meditation around 2008. This eventually led him to become a 12th lineage Certified Reiki Master/Teachers in the Usui Reiki Shiki Ryōhō Energy Healing Method, as well as a Certified Instructor in the Wu Yi Jie He Family System of 24 Posture Therapeutic QiGong and an AromaTouch Therapist using essential oils as well as a light back massage along the energy channels of the body (tailbone to base of skull).
The Usui method of Reiki was taught to him by Reiki Master/Teacher, Natalie Haig, 11th in lineage, of Sacred Breakthroughs located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Therapeutic QiGong was taught to Randy by his teacher, Sifu George Picard, 4th Generation Tai Chi and QiGong Master in the Wu Yi Jie He Family system of Chinese Healing and Martial Arts out of The Village of Healing and Wellness in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. This was passed down to Sifu George Picard by his teachers, Master's Helen Wu and Simon Hu.
Randy also became a trained clinical hypnotherapist in 2012, receiving his training from Instructor Cliff Preston, a practicing Hypnotherapist and Instructor of Hypnotherapy for The Excel Center Hypnotherapy Training College in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Preston has been practicing in Ridgeway, Ontario since 1993 with a much respected reputation for his methods, which are non-threatening and gentle towards his clients - a way of working with clients which Randy shares passionately.
Late 2013, he enrolled and received certification in AromaTouch Therapy. A gentle back massage and foot rub using Eight different essential oils from the doTERRA line. This massage concentrates on invigorating the energy channels of the body. These channels are the same that one would get acupuncture/acupressure on.
You can learn more about these modalities at Randy's site Heal With Energy.
The Circle of Life:
" I believe that, through helping others to heal, we also help ourselves to heal in that same process. The healer heals through the healing others. Through my various practices of working with energy - Reiki, teaching QiGong, Meditation and even my art - I will continue to help others to the best of my abilities."
Other enjoyments in Randy's life include:
" I believe that, through helping others to heal, we also help ourselves to heal in that same process. The healer heals through the healing others. Through my various practices of working with energy - Reiki, teaching QiGong, Meditation and even my art - I will continue to help others to the best of my abilities."
Other enjoyments in Randy's life include:
- Catching up with Family & Friends
- Reading & Writing
- Study of symbols and geometry
- Teaching meditation and Intuitive workshops
- Scenic and modelling photography
- Sketching over coffee at a coffee shop