Rachael Padilla

Heat Wave

The current heat wave being experienced in a majority of the US is being referred to as a "heat bubble". When we have to think of new names for weather phenomena, it may be an indication that thing...

How I Make Zines

I feel as if I've been editing this movie forever, but it's finally done!

I've highlighted my process for how I make my zine, "Conceptually Formidable". Not only do you get insight into tha...

The Mystery on My Desk

I've been working on editing my new YouTube video for what seems like days! I'm happy to report that it is done and is currently uploading. Be sure to check it out tomorrow.

"The Mystery on ...

Wednesday Walk

. This walk for equality on a city street doesn't just document my Wednesday Walk, it swings on its own dreamy spectrum. I love to test how I can alter mood and vibe in the editing process.

Tuesday Update

Happy Taco Tuesday! For Today's update, a bit on what's been going on for me so far this week. Including filming "B Roll" and broadening my horizons!

Hope your week is off to a great start!<...

Dare Mighty Things

A short movie highlighting the sewing repair of one of my favorite t-shirts. It's a shirt by one of my favorite artists: Tom Sachs. The mission was the Mars 2020 mission, the rover was named "Perse...

Behind the Scenes: Bath Time

He may not be quite as big as a bear, but his fur feels as thick as a bear's. He requires a fair bit of maintenance to fend off itchy skin and excessive shedding. As a result, he gets frequent bath...

"Thoughts on Communication"

Today's YouTube video is part of my current collection of work on communication.

Friday

It's Friday, and I have a few plans for the weekend. Nothing too exciting, but broadening my palette is on the menu.

Big Hair

My hair is my signature look. It's impractically long.

There's a reason for that. As a little girl, I had thin and wispy hair. I envied older girls that seemed to have an abundance of it I v...

Rough Draft

My current body of art work is centered around communication. In creating art within this theme, I find myself exploring concepts. I am a self portrait artist, which requires using my own image and...

Wednesday Walk

I haven't been taking walks as often as usual in the past few weeks, but I did today!

It was early day, and the sun was not quite as hot as normal, but the humidity was outrageous! Even in th...

Tuesday Update

Happy Taco Tuesday!

For today's update, I'd thought I'd delve deeper into the process of cyanotype printing.

Today's Drawing

A behind the scenes look at today's drawing. Set to sound effects and music. Dramatic lighting reveals the drawing for the "Selfie in Three Parts".

Selfie in three parts

I’ve been doing my very best to embrace the heat as summer is settling in. It’s actually been relatively cool so far, at least for Georgia. Half an hour of lying it in the afternoon sun is just...

Today’s cyanotypes

It was a hot and sunny late afternoon. Perfect for printing cyanotypes. It will never cease to amaze me how much depth and detail can be attained with this process. I did 3 of each of these altered...

"Burst"

Day 2 of trying to upload videos. Yesterday was a complete fail, but the internet seems to be pretty consistent today.

At any rate, this is, "Burst". Named so because the two series of image...

Skyward

Turning "Skyward", for this performative movie. With a soundtrack that I made myself.

The Dance

"The Dance", by Henri Matisse has often put into focus for me the dynamic movement of the human body. I enjoy the long lines created by reaching hands and outstretched legs.

For this perform...

Tuesday Update!

I've got some big news regarding recent shows that I've submitted work for!

Reflections

An experiment with timelapse and mirrored sunglasses. I think my favorite part is being able to see the grass moving and growing.

I think that there is creative potential with this technique...

Experimental Performance Movie

This is, "Redundancy". A performative piece focusing on the every day acts of repetition, or redundancy.

The action of walking back and forth is repeated in the process of filming, then it i...

Cyanotypes

I took advantage of some afternoon sunshine yesterday to create more cyanotypes from some of my favorite photos. I can print several of the same image, and each one will be unique into itself. Itâ€...

Tropical Vibe

Welcoming summer with a tropical vibe! I gathered together some of my flowers and made a lovely arrangement. Set up my table with banana leaves and a pineapple. Then, I made myself a tropical tiki ...

Jazzy

This is "Jazzy". A performative piece paired with some really fun editing.

Tuesday Update

Today's update is all about balancing all the things I need to do, and how I intend to incorporate more aspects of life into my art.

Today's Drawing

A behind the scenes look at the creation of today's drawing.

I should add that one of the things I love to do with editing is to set a mood using lighting, camera angles, ambience, music, or...

Selfie in Three Parts

The parts:

1. A self-portrait drawing in charcoal (how I see myself).

2. An instant photo (how others see me).

3. A haiku (my inner thoughts):

Jasmine scent floats on

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Sun Tan

A behind the scenes look at my summer color of summer.

Summer Color of Summer

I don't paint my nails very often, but when I saw this turquoise color, I had to try it. I painted my nails, all ten of them! It isn't much of an art project, but it's paint and self expression, so...