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Rachael Padilla

Rachael Padilla

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Mirror Fix

The mirror in my studio is a valuable tool. Just as important as the charcoal and newsprint I use in conjunction to create drawings of my own image.

It has a tragic break in the glass, I'm go...

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Today's Drawing

Another stylized, yet faceless, self portrait drawing recorded in real time as it is made.

Drawn with my homemade charcoal on 18 by 24 inch newsprint.

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Selfie in Three Parts

Upon completing today's drawing, it occurred to me that I've become accustomed to not drawing my face. In part, I feel that it is because standing so close to the mirror and focusing on shape, form...

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Behind the Scenes

This is a behind the scenes look at how I capture an instant pic for my selfie in three parts. 

It is in real time, and yes, I often struggle that long setting up the tripod for my camer...

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Selfie in Three Parts

I had a very productive day outside. Working about the yard and doing some much needed maintenance: picking up fallen sticks and branches, wrapping up garden hoses, and mowing. I enjoy this kind of...

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Installing a Skate Brake

Join me on YouTube for a new adventure! 

As a fairly new skate boarder, I've had some struggles and steep learning curves. Nothing so steep or scary as stopping (or slowing down) when co...

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Black Test

There was a time when I'd sworn off the color black. Not as if it didn't exist, but in its use in my art. I wouldn't use it, as I had a tendency to mix so much of it into my paint in the process of...

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Heart Among the Clouds

A behind the scenes look at the process of incorporating my new patterned work into a part of myself. 

I've shared before that this pattern was inspired by a dream, I conceived it in sle...

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Brake Check

In yesterday's Tuesday Update, I shared a modification to my long board that I'd been working on. Today, I put it to the test!

I'm not usually very good with change, so adapting to a new brak...

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Wednesday Walk

This has been the most colorful autumn in recent memory. Trees are bursting with color and the confetti from the seasonal transition is scattered under my feet!

A walk through the woods in au...

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Tuesday Update!

Happy Taco Tuesday! Here's everything going on with me so far this week. 

Lots of projects, and a slight mishap on the long board, all reported on a truly beautiful afternoon! 

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Count

Taking inspiration from, "Grapefruit" A Book of Instruction and Drawings by Yoko Ono.  

In this seemingly simple act that is reminiscent of a childhood pastime, I set myself up with a bl...

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Buzz

This is "Buzz", which I feel will ultimately be a component of an overall piece later on. It may include a poem, and printed material. As for today's purposes, I just wanted to share this small asp...

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Selfie in Three Parts

Today was a happy mix of the bed of summer and autumn. Warm sunshine, blue skies and light breezes!

A haiku:

The autumn’s first breath,

Perhaps summer’s last gasp,

Kis...

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Stick Habit

I'm trying to form a stick habit. 

While that may seem arbitrary, you can watch to see more! It's always been a struggle for me to establish a routine, which may be in part to not fully ...

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Autumn Hike

Join me for a beautiful hike on YouTube. I love being outdoors in the fall just as the leaves are changing colors, plus there was the added challenge of a few suspension bridges! 

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White Rose, Blue Sky

It's been a busy day of editing and trouble shooting. 

I recorded this little video experiment in time lapse. I wanted to see how having a subject in the foreground would work for a sky-...

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Wednesday Walk

Today's Wednesday Walk takes me into a hidden canyon along Snake Creek. It's a beautiful area rich with history. From Native American tribes that once sought out these waters to a series of industr...

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Tuesday Update

Happy Taco Tuesday! The week has barely begun, but I feel like I've got a lot to share with you!

This is everything that I've been up to (so far) this week. Including building shelves for my ...

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On the Easel

So much progress has been made on the big canvas currently on the easel! Progress goes so much faster (even in a time lapse) when I'm holding my paint palette. However, I did get a cramp in my hand...

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Shades of Blue

This is "Shades of Blue", a slightly sped up video while I draw today's gesture drawing and in keeping with my recent frequent use of the color blue!

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Selfie in Three Parts

A haiku:

Shades of blue come through

(Of the sky and clouds and sea)

In my recent work.

I’ve always really liked shades of blue, and it seems that it’s really found a p...

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Thank you! (a chat)

I wanted to take a moment to sit down and talk to you about some of the trials that come along with being an artist online.  It's never easy and isn't always fun.  I appreciate each and e...

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On the Easel

On my easel today sits a very large canvas! 

I made some great progress today with this piece, and am very excited to be sharing the time lapse of progress with you! 

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The Mind Wanders

Setting out with the greatest of intentions, but the mind tends to wander. 

It is my intention every day to seek out the beauty in the world, to create art from the inspiration it provid...

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Wednesday Walk (vintage horror edition)

Some of you may have found me through YouTube.  If that's the case you've probably seen my tour of the filming location of "Friday The Thirteenth Part 6 Jason Lives" It's probably my favorite ...

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Tuesday Update

Happy Taco Tuesday! Here's what's going on with me on the beautiful autumn day!

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Workin’ outside

I seriously love days when all my work is done outside! It was a lovely and cool autumn day with lots of golden sunshine! I got to use my drill, gluegun, and jigsaw, among other stuff! I look forwa...

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This is a Test

Answering a recent question about why my older videos are not available, while performing a test for an upcoming YouTube video. 

I am currently undergoing the process of having leaked co...

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Chores and Customization

It was a beautiful autumn day. I set out in the backyard to take care of a few chores and much needed customization.

First up was cleaning, then a bit of maintenance, then the customization! ...

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