Update 6-16-20
I went to Atlanta today! I didn't know that what was supposed to be a mundane errand would wind up being quite an eye opener for me.
2020-06-17 00:28:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Rachael Padilla posts
A video update from the garden.
Just a quick update from the garden. I'm getting some work done , but still wanted to play with the video editor for a few minutes. There's a part with bad sound because it's in my acti...
2020-06-14 23:29:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe Changing Landscape
I have some new(ish) video editing software that I'm getting used to. I decided that a video collage would be a good way to learn some of the ins and outs. I'm sure that I'm violating a...
2020-06-14 13:34:32 +0000 UTC View PostPlaying with a Whirl O!
Sometimes you have to take a moment to play with a silly little toy.
2020-06-14 01:43:11 +0000 UTC View PostThrowing knives!
Here is a sneak peek of something new that I'm up to. You never know what you'll see here!
2020-06-11 17:00:58 +0000 UTC View PostIt's Taco Tuesday!
I am so grateful to all of you! Thank you for supporting me and my creativity. Sometimes, my projects turn out as expected, or even better than I could have imagined. Then, there are clay bik...
2020-06-09 21:11:55 +0000 UTC View PostWork in Progress
I got out my custom body form to fit a bikini! Made out of air dry clay. Perhaps that makes it a Clay-kini?! I'm enjoying working with a different medium.
2020-06-08 21:30:25 +0000 UTC View PostWalking by the lake.
I took a walk past the lake this morning. It wasn't too hot to enjoy the day. Just right.
2020-06-07 16:15:34 +0000 UTC View PostA beautiful walk.
I went out for a walk near the public garden this morning. I was looking for some small tender Poke weed for a video that I'm working on for my YouTube channel. It's a humid hot sticky ...
2020-06-03 19:18:52 +0000 UTC View PostBackyard Drama: Brooding Chicken (repost: yesterday's version wasn't working)
On most Saturdays, my first chore is to clean the chicken coop. This weekend, I had a chicken that was reluctant to leave.
2020-06-02 12:54:58 +0000 UTC View PostWalking through the drive thru.
I was amazed by all of the formerly bustling places that are totally closed now. There are so many deserted places that used to be packed! I never ate at this restaurant and I never wil...
2020-05-31 22:20:15 +0000 UTC View PostStill walking in the woods.
Here's some more footage of the path that cuts through the woods to the garden area that I like. Enjoy!
2020-05-30 03:26:44 +0000 UTC View PostShades of Green
A nice walk in the woods! It's been raining almost everyday, and everything is so rich and lovely in green.
2020-05-29 22:49:56 +0000 UTC View PostFinal touches
I completed the final touches on my rose painting. Using my colored pencils, I created just a bit of detail!
2020-05-28 00:12:15 +0000 UTC View PostEver feel like you're being watched?
After a quick trip out shopping for some essentials I thought that it would be a good time to walk past a now closed relic of a store with my cupcakes in the breeze. The mall security guard d...
2020-05-25 20:54:34 +0000 UTC View PostMy latest painting!
This is the reference photo for my latest work. You can watch the video of it here: https://youtu.be/ecJ6Ql9sTBI 2020-05-22 22:08:05 +0000 UTC View Post
A little bit of the swamp.
there's a place where the local walking trail goes right into the swamp. It's always interesting to see what's there. I didn't see anything fun to share today. I'm going to try to come ...
2020-05-21 20:51:09 +0000 UTC View PostA rose watercolor painting!
As I shared previously, I was completely inspired by my rose! The peach, yellow, and coral all together is just stunning! I put together a little video set to some snappy music. My next step just m...
2020-05-20 20:54:03 +0000 UTC View PostOut for a walk!
This is a beautiful place to get out and enjoy the shade on a warm day.
2020-05-19 20:53:33 +0000 UTC View PostRoses!
I chose this rose, from the pages of a seed and plant catalog, because of the color and reported scent! I'll be the first to admit that I don't think I chose the right location for planting. None t...
2020-05-18 19:56:43 +0000 UTC View PostA top free walk in the woods!
I went for a walk out in the woods and saw some beautiful things. Like this little Japanese Maple that someone must have brought out there for a long forgotten reason. Maybe it was just...
2020-05-16 20:34:51 +0000 UTC View PostDriving!
I had almost forgotten how much fun driving a car is! I stayed socially distant, but went out for a takeout burger from my favorite place!
2020-05-13 22:21:45 +0000 UTC View PostWeeding the garden.
It's one of those chores that isn't fun to do, and there's no way around it. It has to be done or the food can't grow. I'm in between paintings right now but I still need to show what I...
2020-05-12 23:48:42 +0000 UTC View PostTotally minimalist outfit!
Here is a picture of me in my newly made minimalist shoes! They were fun to make and so far I'm really enjoying wearing them. They're no replacement for my Doc Martens, but it's nice to...
2020-05-10 18:13:44 +0000 UTC View PostAdaptation is key
When I first began sharing art online and trying to build an audience, I used a single image to introduce myself. A wanted poster. WANTED for crimes against conformity, it says. It is still my thum...
2020-05-08 23:10:39 +0000 UTC View PostTie-dye panties!
I took some time in the sunshine and cool breeze to model my handy work!
2020-05-07 00:32:22 +0000 UTC View PostDeleted scene.
Spoiler alert! I've made a pair of sandals for this week's YouTube video! A fun little project featuring traditional Mexican huaraches (sandals). But as always, my dear patrons get the behind the s...
2020-05-04 17:28:00 +0000 UTC View PostShow & Tell
In Native American lore, the Thunderbird is a mythical creature whose wings are so great they thunder. In many beliefs, the creature causes the storms, which can either be a blessing or a curse. Th...
2020-05-02 18:28:48 +0000 UTC View PostComics in the Sun!
This week I read a collection of comic strips based on the comedy of Woody Allen. It is really quite funny! I know that enjoying his work can be seen as problematic these days, but I ha...
2020-05-02 00:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostStrength Training!
Join me for a peek at my strength training! I have begun to notice some definition developing in my arms, but I still can't do a pull up unassisted (my feet are doing a lot of the work). My g...
2020-04-29 19:25:35 +0000 UTC View Post