"Estranged - Corona Diptych" (oil and wax on canvas)
Estranged is a series of paintings about social distancing experiences of Covid19. The Corona Diptych above might look familiar - it is a take-off on Andy Warhol's "Marilyn Diptych." The project was funded by the COVID Cultural Commission, and will be exhibited April 23rd at the Greenbelt Market in Garden City, and for the month of May at Meriwether Cider House in downtown Boise. More information below.
"It is only by selection, by elimination, and by emphasis that we get at the real meaning of things." Georgia O'Keeffe
Current and Upcoming
Exhibitions and New Projects
Upcoming
"Estranged"
Greenbelt Market, Garden City
April 23rd 5-7pm
"Estranged" is a series of paintings I completed with the help of the Covid Creative Coalition of Boise. Thank you to this community of artists and art supporters who rallied to fund Covid-19 related artwork over the last year. And thank you to Surel's Place and Greenbelt Market for making this series of Friday night exhibitions happen!"May Day Market"
Lark and Larder, Boise
May 1st 10-3
If you haven't checked out this local maker shop on the Bench, this is a great chance. Featuring farmers, artists, food trucks and mobile bar.
"Estranged"
Meriwether Cider House, Boise
May 6-31st
I love Meriwether Cider - my husband and I even served the Foothills Semi-Dry at our wedding! I am so happy to have the chance to show "Estranged" at Meriwether Cider House, Boise throughout the month of May, beginning with First Thursday, May 6th. 224 N. 9th Street, Boise
Confluence Tour
July 8-22
We finally get to take this project on the road! Venue details are still being nailed down, but the two week tour will consist of 1-night shows at venues from Boise to San Juan Island. Click links for more information about Confluence Project" and my collaborating organization, Advocates for the West.Featured show at Capitol Contemporary Gallery
August 2021
New collection of Boise landscapes.Solo Exhibition
Echo Arts, Bozeman
Fall 2021
Details to come
Current
"For the Mountains" Malbec
Indian Creek Winery featured six of my paintings on their "For the Mountains Malbec" bottles. 10% of sales goes to Idaho Trails Association. Purchase info on the winery's website.
Above: Photo credit Brent CheffingsEvermore Prints "Pop-Up Shop"
Evermore Print's "Pop-Up Retail Shop" runs through the summer. You can order prints of the showcased artists directly through Evermore.
Hours:
Mon-Wed 9-6, Thu 9-7
780 Main Street, Boise
Capitol Contemporary Gallery
Selected works available each month.
451 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-2
Available Works
A selection of original works available for purchase. Message studio for prices.
tinyExpanse
tinyExpanse paintings are a daily practice of meditation and contemplation through visual journaling. Since her first one in 2008, Rachel has painted over 4,000 of these little works, including three year-long daily painting collections. These on-site paintings are a reminder that beauty is available everywhere, you just have to pay attention! Visit tinyExpanse on Etsy to view and purchase available inventory.
One of the sweetest things someone has said about tinyExpanse paintings: "Her ability to capture the essence of an expansive landscape on such a small canvas is like a haiku in oil." Please note that the paintings below are for examples and may not be available.
2021 Archive
Sold and commissioned works archive
2020 Archive
Sold and commissioned works archive
2019 Archive
Sold and commissioned works archive
2018
Sold and commissioned work archive
2017
Sold and commissioned work archive.
2016
Sold and commissioned work archive
2015
Sold and commissioned work archive.
2014
Sold and commissioned work archive.
Plein Air Process
Plein Air painting in the Boise Foothills.
I love to rise before the sun comes up and head out with my paints in time for the first light. In the winter, I stuff a hot water bottle into my coat to keep warm. I work wet-on-wet, or "alla prima," meaning that I complete a painting in one sitting and don't go back and rework details. For me this is in harmony with my focus on immediacy - experiencing and expressing a specific moment in a specific place. Plein Air painting is the foundation for the larger works I complete back in the studio. Read more about my Plein Air process on my blog.
