Randy Peyton (Texas / Italy, b. 1958), autumn in the Texas Hill Country with winding creek, oil on canvas sight: 9 x 12 in., frame: 19.5 x 22.5 in. Native-born Texan Randy Peyton started painting the land of his birth when he was twelve years old. Proximity to Texas' famed Hill Country dictated that he paint the wildflowers that blanket the countryside every Spring. After perfecting that subject matter over a twenty-year period, his wanderlust took him to France, Spain, and Italy. Palette varies from earth to jewel tones with emphasis on light and shadow. Combining soft realism with a touch of impressionism characterizes his paintings. Canvases range from miniatures to murals.