Author: Rachael McCampbell

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I Loved Teaching A Workshop At Arrowmont Oct. 14-20, 2018!

Painting on a private 4,000 acre property at the top of the Smoky Mountains. Breathtaking! 

The leaves were changing and the weather was brisk. It was a perfect time to lead a workshop in the mountains of East Tennessee at The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. I had 15 eager and talented students who painted, took photos and generally took in the beauty around them. We painted cabins, fields, creeks and a stunning 180 degree mountain panorama from the top of the Smoky Mountains. It was astounding!  I really enjoyed getting to know these ladies. We often ate lunch and dinner together or shared a glass of wine at the end of the day by a fire. I saw a few black bears too which made the week even more exciting. Here are a few pictures to share with you so you can get a sense of where we were. Some of the art you’ll see were paintings and exercises in progress. Enjoy!

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Opening Reception of “Skyscapes Reimagined”

Thank you to The Copper Fox Gallery for a wonderful opening reception of my newest paintings, “Skyscapes Reimagined” on November 17th.

There were wonderful friends who came to cheer me on and to see my newest work and a lot of people I had never met. I really appreciated everyone showing up to support the arts in that way!

My paintings will be on view this month, December 2018, so please come on by the gallery. Address: The Copper Fox Gallery, 4136 Old Hillsboro Road. Hours: Monday- 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-5. And Happy Holidays!!!!

TO SEE MORE PICS FROM THE OPENING BY RON MANVILLE, PLEASE READ MORE…..

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Art Opening at The Copper Fox Gallery, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, 5-7 pm

Opening Reception of new work at The Copper Fox Gallery, Leiper’s Fork, TN

Please join me for a glass of wine and to see my newest paintings of “Skyscapes Reimagined.” I’d love to have you there. I have 25 new works of art to share with you. I love painting clouds and moody skies. They thrill me!  I hope you like them too. The show will be up into December if you cannot make the opening reception.

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Hands On Creativity Day at Plaza Art in Nashville Oct 27/28, 2018

Rachael demonstrating Gamblin Oil Products

Rachael McCampbell demonstrated Gamblin Oils at Plaza Art on October 27/28, 2018, from 11 – 5 pm each day. It was a wonderful weekend where hundreds of art enthusiasts played with oils, got free gifts from Gamblin and enjoyed all the other vendors there as well. It was a great weekend to celebrate the joy of creating art by getting your hands dirty and trying new things. Thank you, Gamblin for the opportunity to show off your amazing products!

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Landscape Painting 6-Week Workshop, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, 2019 Nashville

“By The Dusk River,” 16″ x 20″, Oil on canvas by Rachael McCampbell

Atmospheric Landscape Painting: Come join me for a six-week course meeting Friday mornings, 9am – noon, at Plaza Art in downtown Nashville. We will explore landscapes in both acrylic and oil. Any level is welcome but some painting experience is preferred. Address: Plaza Art, 633 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Cost is: $325

Instructor: Rachael McCampbell, GOLDEN certified Art Educator and a Gamblin Art Instructor.
Payment: Checks or cash only to McCampbell Art Studio LLC.
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Still Life Workshop, Nov. 17 and 18, 2018, Plaza Art Store

Painting a Still-Life in Acrylic and Oil 

Instructor: Rachael McCampbell, GOLDEN certified Art Educator and a Gamblin Art Instructor.

Saturday & Sunday, November 17-18, 9:00 am-3:00pm

Cost: $200

This 2-day workshop will focus on painting a still-life in both GOLDEN acrylics and Gamblin Oils. We will discuss composition, color mixing, volume/shading, brushwork/style, texture and more. A still-life will be set up and 8 x 10” color photos provided to paint from and take home. All levels and styles of painting are welcome. McCampbell will work with you at your own level. Bring a brown bag lunch and we will discuss everyone’s art during that time.

For more information and to register go to rachaelmccampbell.com or call Rachael: 310-569-8040.

 

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Hands-On Creativity Day, Plaza Art, Downtown Nashville, Oct. 27 and 28th, 2018

Rachael McCampbell at “Hands On Creativity Day” at Plaza Art demonstrating for Gamblin Oils.

8th Annual Hands on Creativity at Plaza Art Supply, Downtown Nashville, TN 

I will be working for Gamblin this weekend demonstrating their wonderful oil paints and supporting products. Please join me for this free event to see Gamblin’s products and much, much more!

  • Over 35 tables of free demonstrations, Make It-Take It, free workshops, free samples, door prizes and more!
  • A great way to try out all types of art mediums.
  • Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28
  • 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • FREE
  • Doors open at 8:45am each day!

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Monotype Print One-Day Workshop, Sat. Sept. 15th

Monotype Prints using Gel Plates – One-Day Workshop at Plaza Art Store, Downtown Nashville
Instructor: Rachael McCampbell, GOLDEN certified Art Educator and a Gamblin Art Instructor.
Saturday, September 15, 9am-4pm
Cost $125

We will spend the day making small prints from Gel plates without a press using GOLDEN OPEN acrylics.  Try these amazingly easy techniques to create fast, gorgeous results in acrylics that you can then easily do at home. You can create abstract paintings or representational. These monotypes work especially well to make atmospheric landscapes. The smaller format makes for excellent art gifts! Bring a brown bag lunch and we will discuss everyone’s art during that time. Register with Rachael McCampbell. 

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One-Day Workshop At Owl’s Hill, Sat. June 23, 2018 Brentwood, TN

Atmospheric Landscape Painting Using Gel Plates and Monotype Prints

Saturday, 8am-4pm

This class one-day workshop teaches you how to make small, gorgeous landscape paintings in acrylics using GOLDEN OPEN acrylics on soft gel plates.  All levels are welcome but some painting experience is preferred. Students will need to bring paints, papers and some supplies. The smaller format makes for excellent art gifts! Bring a brown bag lunch and we will discuss everyone’s art during lunch time. For more information and to register go to Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. 

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Atmospheric Painting Workshop, Arrowmont School, Gatlinburg, TN

Join me, October 14 – 20, 2018, in the gorgeous East Tennessee Mountains of Gatlinburg, TN, where I will be teaching a week-long course in atmospheric painting at The Arrowmont School of Art. In this workshop, students will learn to interpret the landscape through process of introspection, observation and application.

By painting with acrylic and oil, you will create mood-driven art by layering, subtracting and adding molding pastes, gel mediums, cold wax medium and glazes. You will explore composition, structural elements of landscapes, color mixing, capturing light, principles of art and design along with a daily mixture of demonstrations, studio time and individual consultations. This is not a traditional plein-air course, but you will paint out-of-doors, weather permitting, and in the studio. This course is open to all skill levels however an understanding of color theory and basic painting skills is helpful.