RANDOLPH A. PAYNE

A tree will be planted in Ontario, Canada.
Randy Payne was one of our dearest friends and his art informed our life, our decor and our visual space. There are 20 "Randys" illuminating our home - lovingly and laughingly described as "Clouds North"
Love and laughter defined our relationship with Randy and Nancy. First, the hugs all-round and then the plans for Martinis (often on our balcony at the Waterside) and an evening of fun, good food, and worthy conversation, conversation that...

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Randy's death. I had stopped into the shop just a few days before and had a lovely chat with him and discussed his newest art work. Visits with Randy and Nancy and seeing their new work is always a highlight of my trips to Chincoteague. I will treasure my three paintings which provide such a loving portrayal of the Island but I will very much miss our chats and seeing the directions in which his talent takes him.

Hi Mrs. Payne and Anna.
Not sure if you remember me but I remember all of you fondly and I am so sorry to hear of your dad and husbands passing.
I hope the two of you are well and my thoughts are with you.
Best,
Leah Ackerman (your neighbor down the street, on Elm, in Rosemont, Alexandria).

Charlie and I are so sad to hear of the loss of your dear husband.
Our thoughts are with you.

With deepest sympathy and the hope that your memories will bring you comfort and time will bring you peach. We will plant a tree near our home and think of you both.

We were so saddened to hear of Randy's death. We always loved coming into Clouds to see his latest painting that perfectly depicted Chincoteague Island. We are so fortunate to have two of his beautiful paintings. They will always remind us of a special man and his extraordinary talent. May God bless Nancy and her family at this sad time.. He will be greatly missed.

It was such a shock to learn of Randy's death. He and Nancy personified Chincoteague to us over the many years we visited and owned houses there. Our Randy Payne painting of a bright red car and a huge black tugboat, both parked behind a robins-egg blue house on on North Main Street, is a classic treasure, as are our little bench, its top adorned with a view of the marsh that could well have been painted from the front stoop of our East Side Drive house, our cupboard with its elegant faux...

We are so very sad and stunned to lose Randy. His wonderful work -- and Nancy's -- is all around us in DC and in Chincoteague, but Chincoteague will not be at all the same without him. He was a wonderful and important presence and friend there for so many years, and he and Nancy are among the most important reasons we love Chincoteague. Our thoughts and love are with Nancy and his family. Linda Lance and Kirk Victor

Our visit to Clouds has always been an event to look forward to for the last 14 years and we have always enjoyed our extended conversations with the Paynes. Our extended family has also enjoyed the gallery over the years and among us we own many works from Randy and Nancy. We will certainly miss you, Randy. Best to Nancy and the family. Sharon and Tom Fechter