Specialties Stunning portraits and event paintings. Based in Hickory NC, A Creative Hand captures breathtaking images of the artist's subjects as fine art paintings. Learn to paint in oils with expert instruction from Randy Clontz. History A Creative Hand, LLC was officially established in 2017. Historically, Randy began painting commissioned portraits directly out of high school, and has pursued portraiture part-time since 1975. Only after leaving full-time employment with an international company in September of 2017 has this business been targeted for comprehensive implementation. Meet the Business Owner Both business owner & manager, Randy Clontz wanted to pursue commissioned oil painting professionally on a full-time basis after decades of being employed by others. Randy has a BFA degree from the College of Creative Studies, Detroit; has painted commissioned portraits since 1975; and is a member of the Portrait Society of America. This type of art blends Randy's God-given artistic ability with art instruction to share his aesthetic with others.