Randy Padorr-Black

My approach to painting and collage work is intuitive. I don’t start with a sketch, I just start. A Zen-like approach, allowing an energy to be expressed in my work that the rational mind tends to compromise. My creative successes and failures are measured by how well “I” get out of the way. It’s my belief that the viewer intuits this energy and intent, adding to the enjoyment of the piece.

In 2019 I committed myself full time to painting and collage work as an antidote to the business world.

BFA Communication Arts

Taught college as an adjunct for 20 years: Marywood College, Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Brookhaven College, Texas Christian University, and University of Texas at Arlington.

My painting and collage work appeared in these gallery shows:

2019

Artspace 111 Gallery, group show, Fort Worth, Texas;

Mary Tomas Gallery, group show, Dallas, Texas;

Frisco Arts Gallery, group show, Frisco, Texas;

2020

“Manifest” Show at Gallery 440 in Fort Worth Texas (the physical show was cancelled because of Covid, but I sold several pieces through the gallery) I had nine pieces in this 5 person show.

2021

“Opening” online show, group show, Chicago, Illinois

Artspace 111 Gallery, “Texas Now 2021 Texas Artist Showcase”, group show, Fort Worth, Texas

“Fort Worth Community Arts Center Juried Exhibition 2021”, group show, Fort Worth, Texas

Exhibiting at the international, juried “The Other Art Fair” show, group show,
October in Dallas, Texas 2021
and was was honored with a "Fair Director's Pick" by Nicole Garton

I’ve also sold several pieces through this international SaatchiArt site and my work has appeared in eight of their Special Showcases