Since diving into the world of event painting, I’ve had to dust off some tools I hadn’t really used since art school. Rulers. Yes, rulers! The kind I used to draw hallways and stairwells back in college. In portrait painting, perspective doesn’t always play a big role. But in event painting, where I’m capturing the essence of a room, even the slightest deviation in line can distort the entire space. It's incredible how a few carefully placed lines can transform a blank canvas into a bustling room. 

I have many things and many people to be thankful for. Above so many, my sister.

Hello! Welcome to my very first blog post. I decided to start this blog to document my journey into Live Event Painting! 

Let me start at the beginning. Who am I?? My name is Rachel and I’m a portrait artist. My studio is in the beautiful Holland, MI. Aside from painting I keep busy being a mother to my 6-year-old son and my almost 2-year-old daughter! I’m also a wife to a very supportive husband who encourages me even when ideas seem a little wild!