Featured Work - "To the Brim"
"To the Brim" 24"x48" oil, wax and charcoal on linen. The painting was inspired by Wordsworth's poem, The Prelude. It is a donation for the Junior League of Boise's Diamond Gala on May 12th. There will be an online auction prior to the event, opening at 8 a.m. on April 25th and closing at 12:00 p.m. on May 12th.
Current
My family is currently preparing for a year of living "off the grid" in a shipping container home on the Big Lost River near Challis, Idaho (pictured in the painting above). The home, built by my husband, will include a second level studio where I will be able to paint without distraction for the year. Because of these preparations, I am not exhibiting work regularly right now.
The best way to see my work in the next year is by visiting my studio during Garden City's "First Fridays" (every other month starting in April), or by making a personal appointment at my studio. You can also sign up below for my mailing list to receive monthly updates on new work and upcoming events.
Keep in touch!
Upcoming
May 2018
Spring Show with La De Da and friends.
May 4th, 5-8pm
202 E. 37th Street #8
Junior League Diamond Gala and Live Auction
May 12th 5:30pm at JUMP, Boise
"To the Brim" pictured above will be auctioned off at this event, (if it is not purchased ahead of time at the online auction.) More info
Summer 2018 and Beyond
Garden City First Fridays
June 1st/Aug.3rd/Oct.5th/Dec.7th
5:30-8:30pm
208 E. 37th Street #4
(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.
