Randy Baker, Mixed Media Art
About Randy (Jackie’s Dad)
Randy’s daughter, Jackie Baker, is the Organizational Strategist and Co-Founder of Workhorse Collaborative (WC). WC is a team of arts and culture nonprofit experts and beloved business buddies. While experiencing the grief of losing her father suddenly, she sought out documentation of his work to be featured during his memorial service.
Randy Scott Baker (April 16, 1959 - July 16, 2025) was an exceptional artist. His obituary says he liked animals more than people, which immediately made us wish we had known him when he was alive. When Nathan later learned of his long-time prolific creativity in the tabletop gaming realm, that wish only grew.
Randy transformed everyday materials and detritus into fine art and furnishings. Over the years, he applied his material mastery to sign-making, construction, props, set pieces, and commissioned work. At 40, he returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in 2D and 3D studies and a minor in Art History from Lock Haven University; he then completed a dual Master’s of Fine Arts in Ceramics and Sculpture from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
This was our first time tackling a project like this, and it was a true honor to be entrusted with it.
What we love about working with Jackie:
She knows what she wants and how to communicate it. It’s a real asset in today’s world, and even more impressive given the circumstances.
You could feel her love for her dad and his creative output in every word she typed while planning this session.
She told us exactly why she chose to work with us in her first message - that kind of data from a business buddy who knows its value is absolutely priceless.
She beautifully articulated a value proposition for artwork documentation we hadn’t yet considered: It is a great relief to be able to capture pieces that I love but know my family will ultimately not be able to store forever. It is genuinely healing to know you said yes, and even better to imagine I could have them featured at his service. I deeply appreciate this.
Kind words from Jackie
“Sam and Nathan were communicative, generous, and demonstrated respect and care for a personal and difficult project: photographing my late father's artwork in his home before we had to leave it. I couldn't have asked for a more appropriately skilled photographer for the job than Nathan, or a more accommodating process - from the pick-your-price approach to the lightning-fast turnaround to the offer of additional resources following the shoot. Good humans, good service.”
We were so grateful to help ease Jackie’s burden during a hard time. And it was a real joy to learn a bit about Randy by seeing his incredible work.