The Artist
| Randy Hester is an artist Sage.
Loving the study of religion and philosophy, he has been influenced by many religious teachers. His art is reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, focusing on the beauty of the human form and all of nature. A classical trained painter, he continues to enjoy the art of design and painting on glass. |
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| 1971 – 73 | Fairhaven College, Bellingham, Washington. Studying religion, Art, philosophy and society, his studies took him to Greece, France and across the US. |
| 1973-74 | Evergreen State University, Olympia, Washington. Studying philosophy, religion, and hatha yoga, Randy continued to pursue his personal art. In January of 1975, he began a 6month individual development of ceramic art depicting religious themes. |
| 1975 – 77 | Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado. Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies, and Iconographic Art |
| 1979 – 82 | Painter for Sitko Stained Glass Studio, Boulder, Colorado. |
| 1980 – 84 | Proprietor, Hester Glass House |
| 1982 – 83 | Instructor in Glass Painting Techniques Pilchuck Glass Arts Institute (During this time he became associated with Albin Elskus, who mentored him in further glass techniques.) |
| 1985 – 87 | Director, The West Coast Academy of Glass Arts, Vancouver, B.C. Exclusive artist for Tiffany Glass , Vancouver, B.C. |
| 1988 – Present | Sole Proprietor, Designer and Artist, Hester Glass House, Halifax County, Nova Scotia |
| 1990 – | Designer and Painter for Harborview Stained Glass, Hubley, Nova Scotia |
| 1998 – | Designs and Paints for Stattler Studio, La Have, Nova Scotia |