Randy Loubier-An Extraordinary Journey From Accountant to Artist by Randy Loubier

Randy Loubier (loo-bee-eh) grew up surrounded by numbers. As a young boy, his favorite pastime was solving logic and math puzzles. He quite naturally chose to study finance and accounting in college, getting both his bachelor’s degree and an MBA in finance. His career led him through numerous positions in finance and then into general management. But at the age of 42, while attending a black-tie charity event, he was suddenly overcome with the image of a painting that he decided must be created for the president of the charity. The image haunted him for days until, at the urging of his wife, he relented and tried to paint it himself. The self-doubt and anguish of attempting to use his right brain after so many years of relying on his left brain is a story of faith, self-discovery and the power within. Locked inside, Randy Loubier found an innovative art form that has captivated art collectors across the country. While most artists tend to use color or subject matter to create tension in their paintings, Loubier infuses tension directly into the paint itself. Thick layers and globs of paint are in apparent movement on the canvas. The energy in the paint contrasts with the subject matter, his peaceful scenes. It is this juxtaposition—the stored energy in the paint vs. the quiet compositions—that draws the viewer deep into the painting. With over 90 superb color photos of his work, this book is Loubier’s description of how he discovered his art. Not the typical coffee-table book, this work will inspire budding artists, writers and musicians. And, engineers and accountants will appreciate the humor and pain of a fellow comrade who desperately wanted to break free from the black-and-white grip of the left brain. Infusing his narrative with snippets of wisdom from art technique to spirituality, Loubier plumbs the depths of both sides of the brain and urges the reader to find the artist and accountant within themselves.