Randy Souders

Art Brokerage: Randy Souders American Artist: b. 1954. Randy Souders is an American artist and a disability rights advocate. Souders was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Randy marks his entry into the "art profession" with his first one man show November 8, 1978. The date was memorable as it happened to be his 24th birthday. Coincidentally, one of his early influences --Norman Rockwell-- died that same night. A few years later Randy became the only artist to have had his works exhibited in the Norman Rockwell Museum in Philadelphia. The museum was housed in the Curtis Publishing building in Philadelphia-- home of the Saturday Evening Post and a place frequented by Rockwell. In 1980 Randy published his first limited edition print entitled "Victorian Reflections." That edition consisted of 500 signed & numbered copies and proceeds benefitted the National Paralysis Foundation. In June of 1990 Randy began a partnership with the Walt Disney Company™ that continues to this day. His first painting entitled "Cinderella Castle" caught the attention of Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner who wrote him a personal letter of appreciation. Disney commissions him to create original artworks and he remains a featured gallery artist in their various parks and resorts, on their cruise ships and on their website. They are the exclusive publisher and marketer of these works which are collected by thousands of "Disneyana" enthusiasts around the globe. Disney grants Randy artistic recognition for his work. With the exception of Disney™ and MGM™, Randy has self-published virtually all of his print editions. Original paintings only. Listings wanted.