Featured Work - "Salmon River and Sawtooths”
A familiar view for those who love the Stanley, Idaho area. The jagged Sawtooth Mountains rise steeply up from the Salmon River Valley, tied together with graceful rolling hills. This is one of the first paintings in my project, Confluence, which will follow the migration path of the salmon from Central Idaho to the mouth of the Pacific in Astoria, Oregon. Original available.
36”x48" oil on linen
Current
The best way to see my work in Boise is by visiting Capitol Contemporary Gallery, or by making a personal appointment at my Garden City showroom. You can also sign up below for my mailing list to receive monthly updates on new work and upcoming events.
Prices for paintings shown on website are available by request.
Keep in touch!
Upcoming
2019
Valentine's Day Open House
Saturday, February 9th, 3PM - 5PM
At my garden city studio / showroom
208 E. 37th Street #4
Garden City, Idaho 83714
(My studio is part of the "Tactile Studios" conglomerate.)
Studio Showroom
Open every Tuesday starting in February from 11am-2pm
or by appointment.
*Please contact to schedule appointment.
Portals
Evermore Gallery: 780 W. Main Street, Boise ID
Seven of the original 14 Portal paintings are on view at Evermore in downtown Boise through January.
Closing reception Saturday January 26th from 3PM - 5PM.
Capitol Contemporary Gallery
Boise’s new gallery is opening with a group show!
I will have a collection of “Fairfield” paintings on view (see two images above)
Exhibition Opening - Thursday, January 3rd 5-9pm
451 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise ID
Garden City First Fridays
April-December each year
5:30-8:30pm
208 E. 37th Street #4
Garden City, Idaho 83714
(My studio is part of the "Tactile Studios" conglomerate.)
Available Works
A selection of original works available for purchase. Message studio for prices.
tinyExpanse
Daily Reminder's of Nature's Vastness
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: "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.
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.
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.
