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Rachael Padilla

Rachael Padilla

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On the easel/dress form/mold of my body

I like creating art on occasion that doesn't have a clear "how to". My paintings are often just the opposite as I have a clear path of how to make one. This project is not clear cut. I've never mad...

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On the easel

Painting the dunes!

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Happy Taco Tuesday!

Raw materials from nature! 

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Today's on the easel, is on my head

So, I didn't finish my painting today as I had planned, but I did enjoy some time in the yard and made myself a crown.

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On the easel

Sharpening my skills on another landscape! There are places that live in my memory so clearly that I feel I could paint them blind. Fortunately, I don't have to since I took so many pictures!

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The view from the bridge.

You may recognize this view.  Even if you've never been to New Mexico this view has been used in TV and movies for years.  This is where the Natural Born Killers got married, or where the...

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Extended cut slinky bra.

This is a little more footage of my slinky bra making crazy sounds.  I had a little bit of extra fun playing with my video effects, and some of them look really cool!  Let me know if you ...

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A first peek at my "Slinky" outfit.

Here's a little test that I did with my new "Slinky" bra. I love the sound of it!  I'm sure that I'll come up with a way to use this, but until then it's good silly fun.  

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Taco Tuesday: Favorite Album

Happy Taco Tuesday! It's a rainy day, but I'm enjoying some great music indoors!

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Something "slinky"

I felt like making something slinky for myself today! I love playing with words and perception. "Slinky" in terms of women's under garments usually means something a bit different than this more li...

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A poem.

With all of the excitement it looks as if I forgot to post this poem.  It's about meaning, and as someone that is often asked "what does it mean?"  I understand completely.  : )

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Weekend Update

Anticipation and optimism!

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New Signature Accessory!

As you know, I love costumes and signature looks! I've got a new one!

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Photos!

I went through some photos.  Some are old some are new.  I can't keep track of what I've shared before or when, so if you've seen it before, please enjoy it again!  Feel free to comm...

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On someone else's easel

One of the things that I enjoy most as an artist is the power to inspire.  I recently took some self portraits in my Rudi Gernreich Monokini because I thought that it was interesting and inspi...

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Taco Tuesday: Election Day!

Happy Tuesday! An update for a special day!

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On the easel

I think this one is complete! As I painted today, I couldn't help but think about the significance and symbolism of this piece.

I've heard a lot of reasons and excuses about why people aren...

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On the easel

The white waters of the Rio Grande bubbling far below and a rainbow above! Progress!

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Topless on the dunes.

It was really cold out there on this morning.  But the air felt crisp and refreshing.  It is such a lovely place and so peaceful.  

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On the easel

I made some great progress today in detail and developing the landscape!

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Taos plaza

On my recent trip I spent some time on the Taos Plaza.  It's a beautiful place made quiet by the pandemic.  I'm glad to report that some businesses are opening up again.  

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On the easel

As a kid, I might have imagined what it would be like to float over the Taos gorge. It seems appropriate to incorporate such a familiar landscape in this painting! I can't even begin to imagine how...

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On the easel

Up in the sky and through rainbows! I am having so much fun with these paintings!

Full disclosure: when I was a kid, my brother would dress me in army fatigues and helmets. We had so many a...

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Homecoming

I grew up in one of the most impressive landscapes! 

My homecoming covered such a wide range of emotions: everything from bittersweet to joy to freedom to acceptance. Probably a few more...

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Taco Tuesday: Through the Looking Glass

I took a surreal trip! I'm still processing a bit, but I know it happened because I've got the pictures to prove it! 

Happy Taco Tuesday!

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On the easel

I'm so excited to be starting another painting in the "magical ride" theme! I think this adventure will be placed in a beautiful landscape! Perhaps among waterfalls, cliff faces, and a rainbow? I'l...

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A moment from my travels.

Where shifting sands nestle into the mountains.  Cottonwoods stand guard to keep the dunes at bay.  This is a unique and interesting spot.  

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Wetlands in the desert

I enjoyed a very unique spot.  It's not every day that you find such dry meeting such wet.  The clash of environments creates a unique biosphere.  Wonderful to visit, but not made fo...

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Sand and sky

Sorry that I was unexpectedly gone most of this week.  It's even the first Taco Tuesday that I've missed in a while!  I did a little traveling and came back with a lot of wonderful refere...

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Some beautiful murals

I walked past some lovely theaters to the murals that are near the side.  They are so colorful and bright that they really caught my eye.

I filmed this before the #supportsanna.  I ...

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