Watercolor and other art by Rachel Ferrier
What I listen to while I work A glimpse of my (very messy) work space. Not pictured: computer and speakers to the right, pumping out the jams. Every artist of any kind that I've spoken to has their own rituals and processes for creation, but it seems like a pretty standard trope that artists (especially… Continue reading A Painter’s Playlist
A non-painting project that I'm working on this month Prototype fairy wings for the ballet "Les Sylphides" Depending on how closely you examined the picture of my business card a couple posts back, you may or may not have noticed that aside from painting and drawing, I have laid claim to "small handmade items" as… Continue reading And Now for Something Completely Different…
This painting was my final project for scene painting in 2017. It's 4' tall x 5' wide. I deliberated over my shop and studio name pretty heavily for several days (after weeks of casual consideration once I decided to undertake this endeavor). I wanted something that fit my aesthetic, that had some meaning or ties… Continue reading What’s in a name?
First of all, if you didn't already see, I've added a few new pieces to the Home page which I've completed over the last few weeks (but some as recent as the last few days). Take a look and let me know what you think!Second of all, I've kept to my promise (so far) and… Continue reading Work in Progress
Or, figuring out this "business plan" thing My new business cards. I feel so official now! Despite New Year's being the arbitrary reset/"fresh start" that it is, I've been more of the mindset that January is cold, and dark, and also the month of my birthday, so I'm going to do whatever I feel like… Continue reading New Year; Now What?
Phones, tablets, and other tech I use when I create (aka, tools to use when you're on a budget) As you may have noticed when looking through my portfolio, my artwork tends to be pretty well grounded in realism (with a few exceptions, which are still heavily influenced by real images). I also am very… Continue reading Using Technology to Paint
In my opinion, it doesn't necessarily mean taking shortcuts vs. a more "formal" art education. In Baltimore, Maryland, there's this really incredible museum called the American Visionary Art Museum which ONLY features "self-taught" artists who've had no formal training. (It's a fantastic museum, and you should definitely visit if you're ever in the area.) While… Continue reading On Being “Self-Taught”
Fairy Tree Studios 