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Rachael Padilla

Rachael Padilla

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On the easel

I’m feeling so much better! It’s the first day I’ve been able to paint a significant amount in a few days and I began work on the figure! Slow and steady from here, as I want the details to ...

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Taco Tuesday Update

My week started out a little rough, due to an injury. But, I was able to enjoy a little cool sunshine today!

I hope you are having a great week!

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My Grandmothers' Hands (revised)

Something amazing happens when one art form meets another. I had this idea about my grandmothers' hands. There are certain tasks that often make me think of my grandmothers. That is what this video...

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Happy Halloween!

I did not dress up today. But, I have lots of other times that I dress up and wear costumes. Here are a few favorites! 

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Adios, mi Sueno (Goodbye, my Dream)

As I've continued on my work for my current collection, "They Call me Coyote", I've delved into my history, heritage, beliefs, and other aspects of life. I've listened to many songs of the Southwes...

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At work.

I've been having a wonderful time working on this Coyote Priestess piece.  


https://vimeo.com/640708...

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On the easel

I’m so excited about the progress that’s been made on this painting! These three photos of progression really show how the layers and colors build up to create the illusion of depth. It’s re...

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Holding Summer

The weather has changed. Leaves cover the ground and offer a satisfying crunch as nature turns a corner. There are still warm afternoons. Here, a walk through the woods with the Wu Tang Clan. It's ...

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On the easel & in the studio

Today’s progress on the painting! Plus some random photos I shot in the studio last week. I take a whole lot of photos of various things, including myself. I don’t always share them, but why ...

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Taco Tuesday Update

Hoping you are off to a great week! 

Difficulty playing the video? Try this instead: https://vimeo.com/63924697...

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On the easel

Beginning my work today, I started to feel a little nervous about sagebrush. So I paused to do a study of it. While the scale is much smaller on my practice piece, I’m feeling much more confident...

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Rose Colored Glasses

A walk in the woods. Music is Ladytron by Venus in Furs.

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On the Easel

An update on current work and also the state of freedom behind the paywall.  I am so glad to have you all here.  I've got some big plans coming up and I'm thrilled to have you all along f...

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On the easel

Jumping into another painting! This will be the first featuring what I refer to as the “coyote priestess”. The reference photo I’m using for figurative reference was taken in an industrial ar...

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A Moment from a Sunny Day

If you're having difficulties getting the video to load, try this link: https://vimeo.com/634638453/9883bd778e

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My Grandmothers' Hands

My grandmothers were incredible women. I can't imagine all the things that they endured, but I think of them often. I find myself doing things on a fairly regular basis that I know they would have ...

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Taco Tuesday Fall Update!

It's starting to feel like autumn! I hope everyone has a fantastic week! 

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Knife Throwing by Fire Light

Aaahhh...ambiance! Firelight. Sunset. A little ambiance can really lend to a mood.


Link: https://vimeo.co...

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On the easel

BOOM! 12 “Aster Risk”. As I painted today, I couldn’t help but notice that what I was creating seemed very similar to an aster. The color choices vary greatly from an actual aster flower, but...

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On the easel

BOOM! 12 is underway!

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Slow Motion Knife Throwing

Just a little update on the throwing! 

I recently read an online article about women and self-portraiture. There was a quote about this particular genre for women as a “way to present ...

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Behind the Scenes

I recently shared a "Danny the Street" video to YouTube. 

I enjoy going to new places for this kind of content. What everyone else doesn't see, though, is that I usually do a filmed walk...

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Taco Tuesday Update: Studio Tour!

It's been a week since I started reorganizing and rearranging the studio. Here are the results! 

Link: https://...

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On the easel

Black, fluorescent green, magenta, turquoise, light cadmium red, and metallic gold come together for BOOM! 11, “Colors I Rarely Use”. I love that the boom series is giving me license to break...

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Danny The Street!

I wanted to make sure that everyone had a chance to see this exciting new video that I just did!  I went to visit Danny The Street from Doom Patrol!  Please enjoy this brief walk along th...

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I can wear it this way if I want!

While I was out exploring I took note of the looming darkness in the sky.  This was a great place to take a good look at it.  As the rain moved in the air began to grow still as if Autumn...

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On the easel

Working solely with paints that don’t often come out of the paint box. First up: Mars black. This tube of paint has been with me for decades. I have to be careful with black, as it can be an over...

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An abandoned place.

I stopped to explore a building that used to be a school.   Now it's empty and falling apart.      I was glad to be able to explore it before it's gone for good.&...

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On the easel

The studio is starting to come together! As I reorder my studio space, I continue to work. The next BOOM! painting now has some base colors down.

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Blueberry BOOM!

Little white bells hanging in bunches.

Busy bees minding their business from bell to bell.

When the berries first appear, they’re bright pale green.

From green to pale pink as t...

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