Posts by Rachael McCampbell
My Opinion Piece Published in The Tennessean
Today The Tennessean Published an article I wrote about the importance of the arts during the time of Covid. I hope you will read this in full article and share with your artist friends. It’s important for creatives to know they are valued and that their talents and gifts have been the glue that has…
Read MoreJoin me for a Zoom Meeting to Critique Your Artwork!
Hey artists, do you need help with a painting? Are you stuck? Send me an image of your work with questions and I will work on it in advance. Then, we get on Zoom and discuss it live with no more than 5 artists total for an hour and fifteen minutes. It’s only $30 and…
Read MoreArt Critique on Zoom
Do you have a painting you’ve been working on but are at that point where you don’t know what to do next? Would you like to talk with me about it? Well, I know how that is and after years of problem solving in both acrylic and oil, I can help you examine where…
Read MoreNew Video –How to Paint a Reductive Painting Using GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics
Please view my newest video on how use the “Reductive” or “Subtractive” technique in painting with GOLDEN’s OPEN Acrylic paints on Molding paste. It’s fun, easy and so different! It will challenge your way of thinking as a painter by removing paint instead of adding it. I hope you will watch it and share it…
Read MoreArticle about Rachael’s Art Installation At Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Reporter Artist hopes mural brightens days at Children’s Hospital by Christina Echegaray Mar. 18, 2020, 2:15 PM Artist Rachael McCampbell poses with her mural, “Space Bunnies,” on the 11th floor or Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Donn Jones) At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, bunnies…
Read MoreHow to Paint a Simple Cloud in Oil
Since I haven’t been able to go out in the world and teach for the past few months, I thought I’d make some videos and bring some lessons directly to you and your computer screen. Please check out my newest video on how to paint a simple, cumulus cloud using on a few colors of…
Read MoreOn Being An Artist – At Any Age, At Any Time by Rachael McCampbell
Enjoy Rachael’s published article in the 101st issue of “Number, Inc” magazine. This article, “Being an Artist at Any Age, At Any Time,” was written to encourage anyone who has the spark or inclination to try art. And no matter what your age, be an artist for fun or for profit. There is no age…
Read MoreNew Video on “How to Gesso a Wood Panel”
If you like to gesso your own panels, this video will show an easy way to prepare your panels for painting on both acrylic and oil. This is the first of my series called “The Imperfect Painter.” I chose this title because I think people think to make art you have to be “perfect” at…
Read MoreNew Article I Wrote in 101st Issue of Number, Inc. Magazine
I am proud to announce that I was one of the featured writers in the 101st edition of Number, Inc. Magazine. I decided to write about what inspires me most at this point in my life as a teacher and that is to inspire others to tap into their creativity and paint. I ask that…
Read MoreCold Wax Medium Workshop at “The Barn” in Cincinnati June 26 -29, 2020
Join me for a 4-day workshop in Cold Wax Medium and Oil in Cincinnati, Ohio! Painting with Gamblin’s Cold Wax Medium is becoming a very popular method with artists all over the world. In the process of painting with Cold Wax, you can build layers of paint on paper or panels, add textures, use printmaking…
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