Pleinair Day 4
I picked a new spot too paint today! It included the amaranth which had a lovely glow in the morning light!
2020-07-11 04:11:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Rachael Padilla posts
The Passage of Time.
Here is another avant garde short film. I'm really enjoying this series and learning to work with my tools. I hope that you are enjoying them as well. Thank you for your kind atte...
2020-07-09 23:47:05 +0000 UTC View PostPleinair Day 3
A different point of view today. I thought I would take refuge in the shade of a big oak tree. I learned a few things from this decision, though. First, being in the shade caused my camera to focus...
2020-07-09 20:11:58 +0000 UTC View Post
"Bound to Nature"
I've been working on a series of more experimental short movies. This is the first. I hope you enjoy it!
2020-07-08 23:44:42 +0000 UTC View PostPleinair Day 2
Day two of my painting exercise was a bit sunnier! As a result there was a much more vibrant color palette. I hope you are all having a wonderful week!
2020-07-08 23:31:12 +0000 UTC View PostPleinair Day 1
It didn't turn out exactly as planned, but I got out in the open air and did some painting! There are added challenges to painting in this way, and I talk about some of them. I have 4 more canvases...
2020-07-08 02:41:20 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Taco Tuesday!
Here's another weekly update on me and what I'm working on. Thank you so much for watching!
2020-07-07 22:51:05 +0000 UTC View PostPlans for the week.
Just a little update to get the week started!
2020-07-06 21:51:17 +0000 UTC View PostIn the sketch book
I had every intention this morning of painting light and shadow in the backyard. Unfortunately, it was an overcast morning. So what I did instead was some sketching! Practice, practice, practice. T...
2020-07-06 14:58:24 +0000 UTC View PostEye of the Tiger!
I plan on working my way back to a state of being healthy and fierce! Still no pull ups, but it won't be long. I've got a training program all planned out, and nothing's going to stop m...
2020-07-02 23:06:11 +0000 UTC View PostSorting Thoughts and New Ideas!
My graduate work was based on connecting the art and culture of where I grew up with how that affected my art. I created an installation of assorted shrines as a representation of my life. I don't ...
2020-07-01 21:34:46 +0000 UTC View PostTaco Tuesday Update!
This gets a little long because I was thinking through this as I was speaking it. Long story short:
Tacos are good. I'll be making some from veggies out of the garden.
AND....
... 2020-06-30 17:16:11 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
Early morning. I tend to miss a lot of them. Fortunately, I didn't miss this one! The light was so beautiful that I had to catch a few photos if it. The cows were pretty content on their grazing an...
2020-06-30 16:39:43 +0000 UTC View PostI didn't get kicked out of the airport.
When I go out to film, it doesn't always work out. I was prepared for a long(er) walk at the airport. What I hadn't anticipated was an employee pulling into the parking lot. I felt kind of bad, as ...
2020-06-28 13:29:22 +0000 UTC View PostFinal piece.
Here's a look at the final results from my butt painting experiment. It was fun to do, and I think it looks great, however it's probably not something that I'll ever do again. Enjoy!
2020-06-26 20:14:50 +0000 UTC View PostScenic View: Day 2
I made some progress on my unique landscape!
2020-06-26 01:10:39 +0000 UTC View PostAction cam on a bridge.
This is a public post.
I have attached a little "action cam" to a selfie stick to film a couple of projects. It's small and lightweight. I like that, but the quality ...
2020-06-24 22:07:51 +0000 UTC View PostTaco Tuesday: Scenic View!
I have a plain, white surface in serious need of some paint! It's a casting of my butt! Look for the exciting Part 2 tomorrow!
2020-06-23 22:25:44 +0000 UTC View PostShooting my bow.
I shot some footage of myself shooting at the target. I then used the same footage to practice again with my video editing software. I hope that you enjoy this fun experiment! 2020-06-22 23:11:28 +0000 UTC View Post
In the sketch book
Kicking off Monday! Continuing with drawing, I used the metal vases from last week. This time sketching with graphite. I'm excited about making progress with my sketches, being able to create in a ...
2020-06-22 20:40:05 +0000 UTC View PostWatching the balloons go by.
I filmed for just a moment before snapping the picture with the balloons. I quiet early morning moment.
2020-06-21 20:20:41 +0000 UTC View PostHot air ballooning!
I went out to crew for some hot air balloons this morning. It was a beautiful and hot morning, full of excitement, adventure, and champagne! I hope that you are all having a wonderful S...
2020-06-21 17:03:23 +0000 UTC View PostWalking in downtown.
I had some errands to run downtown today and it was hot and humid, What better time to try out my action cam! The stroll to my parking spot was quiet and pleasant. I'm glad to see...
2020-06-20 00:24:39 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
Yay! The painting of a New Mexico view is complete! Be sure to catch the timelapse on YouTube today! https://youtu.be/OHxdIXoD...
2020-06-19 20:45:19 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
The painting is definitely getting the much needed depth. From where I stood to take the photo to the mountain range is a distance of about thirty miles! I haven't seen this view in person for a lo...
2020-06-18 22:27:03 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
Working on a new painting! It's a landscape from where I grew up! Northern New Mexico is full of breathtaking views and so much space!
2020-06-18 00:43:41 +0000 UTC View PostStill Life
I set up a still life today! It's not something that I've actively practiced since college, but it's a great way to improve skills!
2020-06-17 23:44:07 +0000 UTC View PostIn the sketchbook
A reference photo of the still life I set up today and the resulting sketch!
2020-06-17 23:39:09 +0000 UTC View Post