Posts by Rachael McCampbell
Paint a Persimmon with Me!
I allowed myself two hours to paint this in both acrylic and oil. It’s hard for an artist who wants to edit their work to death (like me) but I did it. It’s a practice I’m trying to follow so that I don’t overwork things. (NOTE: That 2 hours to paint didn’t include the drying…
Read MoreWeek-Long Plein-Air Workshop in Gatlinburg, TN June 20-27, 2021
I can’t wait to spend a week in Pittman Center, about 10 minutes outside of Gatlinburg, at some precious cabins by the water I’ve rented to teach some wonderful guests how to paint out-of-doors. This will be a wonderful week in and around nature with everything we could want to paint just outside our door.…
Read MoreGet a FREE Set of Notecards When you Purchase a Painting From My Studio Sale!
Join my for my Studio Sale and receive a free set of 12 notecards when you purchase a work of art. I can either ship the art to you or, if you are nearby Franklin, TN, I can give it to you in person. Happy Holidays and I hope to see you soon!
Read MoreWinter Studio Sale
My Virtual Winter Studio Sale is Happening Now! I normally open my doors once a year for my annual Studio Sale, but with Covid, we are going the safe route and doing it online. So feel free to pour a cup of coffee, curl up some where comfy and enjoy an art show. Sone of…
Read MoreI’ve Had to Let Go of Another “Baby” From My Studio
You know, it’s often hard for me to say good-bye to my “babies” when they leave my studio. Since it takes many hours and months to complete a painting, I have a tendency to get quite attached to my artwork! I enjoy the process of speaking with the client about THEIR vision and how they…
Read MoreNew Art Video with Naomi Judd! And Enter the Raffle!
Join me for about an hour of fun conversation, storytelling and art instruction as I introduce Naomi to the world of Alcohol Inks. She creates a beautiful floral painting in no time using Ranger Alcohol Inks and Dura-Bright White Paper. I had such a great time making this video with her and playing with art! …
Read MoreNaomi Judd Painted with Me!
I had a ball recently painting with Naomi Judd! The multi-grammy award winning singer/songwriter/entertainer/actress/author and public speaker, Naomi Judd, graced me with her presence in my studio in Franklin, TN. She swears she’s never painted before, but when you see what she did, you will be happily surprised! Here’s a sneak peek into what she…
Read MoreHow to Gesso a Wood Panel
This is a video showing how to easily “size” and “gesso” a wooden panel using GOLDEN acrylic products to paint on by artist and teacher Rachael McCampbell. Knowing how to properly gesso a substrate is basic to any artist’s repertoire. Rachael teaches workshops in the United States and abroad in acrylics, oil and cold wax…
Read MoreHow to Paint a Cloud in Oil
Learn how to paint a cumulus cloud in oil with acclaimed, fine art painter Rachael McCampbell. She leads you through the entire process of prepping a panel, mixing only three colors and painting a 9 x 12″ canvas panel using Gamblin Oil colors in a quick and easy way–sharing pro tips throughout. Painting clouds…
Read MoreTime-Lapse of Large Triptych Landscape Painting
This gives you a glimpse into the many weeks and layers it takes to paint a large, triptych landscape. This painting was a commissioned piece of a landscape in middle TN with personal meaning to the family who hired me to complete this. Enjoy this brief time lapse video and subscribe to my YouTube channel…
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