Posts by Rachael McCampbell
On 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 MoreArt Installation Complete at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
I’m excited to announce that I’ve installed the 22 foot long mural and 4 sculptures that I created for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN. This is on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the new 11th floor. Since “Space” was the theme, I created a painting about “Space Bunnies.” It was hard to paint…
Read MoreCANCELED: Landscape Painting Class- 6 Weeks, July 10 – August 14, “Abstracting the Landscape”
I’M SORRY BUT BECAUSE OF COVID-19 THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOW. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE CLASSES TAUGHT AT PLAZA ART IN NASHVILLE. THANK YOU AND STAY SAFE!!! Rachael Join me for my beginner to intermediate 6-week long landscape course in both acrylic and oil painting at Plaza Art Supply in downtown…
Read MoreCANCELED: A Weeklong Cold Wax Medium Workshop in Vienna, VA! Aug. 24-28, 2020
SADLY, DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR NOW. HOPEFULLY WE CAN RESUME ONE DAY IN THE FUTURE. I MISS YOU LADIES FROM THE VIENNA ARTS SOCIETY!!! STAY SAFE AND KEEP MAKING BEAUTIFUL ART! RACHAEL Come paint with me at The Vienna Arts Society, Aug 24, 25, 26,…
Read MoreArt At Any Age
Published by Thrive Global on November 30, 2019 (Click here to see the published article) By Rachael McCampbell, An artist, teacher, writer and leader of trips abroad to promote all things creative. Rachael is on a mission to share the creative process, encourage people to paint and to make art fun! You can enjoy making art…
Read More6-Week Acrylic and Oil Painting Landscape Class at Plaza, Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 2020
Sign up now for my next 6-week long landscape course in both acrylic and oil painting at Plaza Art Supply in downtown Nashville. We will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9-12 to learn about many aspects of acrylic and oil painting with the focus on landscapes. We will discuss, for example, the materials we use…
Read More3-Day Cold Wax Medium Workshop in Nashville, Jan. 24,25,26, 2020
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, artists can build layers of paint on paper or panels, add textures, use printmaking techniques, create mark making with charcoal, pencils wax pencils, incorporate powdered pigments, R & F…
Read More“Renew” – A Creative, Spiritual Retreat for Women: April 20-23, 2020
DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS, SADLY WE HAD TO CANCEL THIS WORKSHOP. WE HOPE TO MAKE IT UP SOON. Spring is the perfect time to revisit and reignite the creative spirit that lives within us. Check-out from your daily life and check-in to a beautiful, nourishing environment designed to renew your mind, heart, body and soul.…
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