Posts by Rachael McCampbell
Art 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 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,…
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