Randy Hayashi was born in 1968 in Edmonton Alberta and attended Grant MacEwan College completing a twoyear program in Fine Arts He continued his studies at the University of Alberta where he completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design in 1990 and later a Bachelor of Education Degree in 2000Randy has been a graphic designer in Edmonton for over 15 years He was the Art Director for the inaugural year of Avenue Magazine in Edmonton and his design work can be seen in numerous publications In the fall of 2007 Randy chose to set aside his work in design and pursue his love for paintingRandy enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor activities such as hiking biking or canoeing These experiences in Edmontons river valley and the Rocky Mountains inspire his creativity Whether through illustrations paintings or sculpture he continues to learn about new techniques and materials He has chosen to work in acrylics allow him to create layers of colour and texture Randys style is loose painterly and adapts to each unique subject with a fresh and creative approachPart of the attraction of creating art is that it can be shared with others and in some mysterious way it makes a connection that is meaningful to the viewer