Artist / Dreamer

Randall Vander Esch

Integrating applied texture and found objects into my artwork results in unexpected outcomes.

The Blank Canvas

...is not always a friend— it taunts me, daring me to make a move.
Where to start? Texture is my answer. I apply recycled paper, a basket-weave of upholstery webbing, jigsaw puzzle pieces, or some other random discarded materials adhered to the blank canvas... and suddenly there's a place to start. I react to whatever captivates me, working to capture the moment.

My Work

My Point
of View

My palette includes vivid blues and teals, earthy greens, golden yellows, and bright reds and oranges, with occasional metallics. Similar colors appear in my watercolors. Occasionally, certain pieces are enhanced with colored pencils and found objects.

I express a wide range of emotion, movement, and motif. They rarely end up exactly as I initially envisioned. Somewhere in the process, there’s usually a left turn, and the result is hopefully serendipitous—fingers crossed.

It’s the “goldilocks of canvases,” not too big, not too small. Occasionally, I venture into other sizes, and a lot of my work is in series, designed to be displayed together or at least in the same room. All watercolors are 22 x 30. None of the pieces are framed. Contact me for pricing.

See something you like? But it’s sold or perhaps the wrong size or colors? I can customize art to fit your style. I will not copy or reproduce existing pieces, but I can capture their essence or spirit anew.

Randall displayed his art in my yoga studio, I liked them so much that I purchased three pieces for my home.
Lisa C.
Paintings are great; draw you in, very thoughtful.
Connie S.
I own several of Randall’s pieces. I like them a lot! So does everyone else... My mother tries to steal one of the pieces every time she visits.
David B.
Randall’s painting transforms the room. I hadn’t hung anything on the walls since we remodeled. I was waiting for the perfect piece of art.... now I have just that!
Cathy B.

Me & Spencer

I recently moved to Palm Springs. I am a pet parent to a lovable lump of fur… Spencer, an English Bulldog. We love it here… Now California Dreamin'

Randall

ARTIST / DREAMER

Spencer

LUMP OF FUR
Say Hello

Tell me what you like.

© 2026 Randall Vander Esch | All Rights Reserved
20 SQUARES
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 48
AVAILABLE
REFLECTION
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 36
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HOLDING IT TOGETHER
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 36
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AUTUMN
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
48 x 36
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CROP CIRCLES
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
40 x 30
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THE WALL
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
30 x 40
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AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 36
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THE BRIDGE
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 36
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GOLD BRICK
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
40 x 30
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GARDEN PARTY
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper products
36 x 36
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PURPLE RAIN
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 36
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DRUM CIRCLE
acrylic paint and colored pencil on textured canvas
30 x 40
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CROSSING THE YELLOW LINE
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
36 x 48
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SETTLER'S BEND
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
30 x 48
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BLUE MOON
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
30 x 40
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CHILL
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and recycled paper
40 x 30
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HOT SHOT
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and recycled paper
40 x 30
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SUNRISE / SUNSET
acrylic on canvas with basketweave upholstery webbing
each 32 x 40
SOLD
LOCK & KEY
acrylic with found objects
30 x 40
SOLD
THE EDGE
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found paper
40 x 48
SOLD
WELL READ SERIES 2
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
20 x 20
AVAILABLE
WELL READ SERIES 1
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
20 x 20
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TRELLIS
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
30 x 48
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FLAG DAY
acrylic paint on textured canvas
30 x 40
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THORNHILL ROAD
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
30 x 40
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THE LAKE REVISITED
acrylic paint on textured canvas
40 x 30
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PUZZLE SERIES—REWIND
acrylic paint on canvas textured with jigsaw puzzle pieces
30 x 48
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PUZZLE SERIES—RELAX
acrylic paint on canvas textured with jigsaw puzzle pieces
30 x 48
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TUESDAY
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
30 x 40
SOLD
MONDAY
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
30 x 40
AVAILABLE
LIBRARY SERIES 2
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
20 x 30
AVAILABLE
LIBRARY SERIES 1
multi-media on canvas—acrylic paint, colored pencil, and found objects
20 x 30
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BLAZE
acrylic paint on canvas textured with recycled paper
30 x 40
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ALPHABET SOUP
acrylic paint on canvas textured with paper
48 x 30
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PLANET SERIES—LEFT/RIGHT
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
each 22 x 30
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SQUARE DANCE SERIES 3
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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SQUARE DANCE SERIES 2
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
AVAILABLE
SQUARE DANCE SERIES 1
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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CIRCLE SERIES—GREEN
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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CIRCLE SERIES—YELLOW
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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CIRCLE SERIES—ORANGE
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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CIRCLE SERIES—BLUE
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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TANGO SERIES 2
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
AVAILABLE
TANGO SERIES 1
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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TOTEM
watercolor and colored pencil on paper
22 x 30
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