My Studio
Roy Rand
Illustration
Character design has always been a fascination for me as an artist. Raised on sci-fi media, my designs reflect those influences and personal projects I've developed.
As a traditionally trained artist, I focused on painting in my career. Inspired by the landscapes of forested hills in the Pacific Northwest, I sought to capture the eerie twilight hours of wandering the foothills outside Seattle.
Over the years, the illustrated anatomy work I started at the end of my college thesis has grown through fungus and decay, as illustrated works featured in local art shows
Beyond the Studio
Outside of my studio, I teach my local community art in a wide variety of mediums on subjects in drawing fundamentals, character design, painting, digital art, and ceramics. Art was always a lifelong pursuit, and I'm happy to help others along their artistic journey. Sharing a creative space with other artists is a unique thing, and it's why I love the communication from other people through their works.
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Further from the studio, you can find me and my works at local fairs in the PNW. For the last few years i have also shared my work at festivals in a 10x10 display tent. I appreciate the excitement and intrigue in my illustrations. Bringing my studio out on the streets has challenged me and kept me disciplined to always be growing my skills.
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2020 was my first solo show beyond the studio in Snoqualmie. I have shown at several local spaces since then. I have been featured in the local newspaper about being an artist in the PNW and about my life.