Rachael Padilla

Having some fun in my "Laser Coat"

I went out and made a short film to do some color tests.  There are still very warm afternoons and I'm trying to enjoy them before Winter hits. I hope that you enjoy this silly little experime...

She-Wolf

Along the way of creating costumes to portray a hair covered Mary Magdalene, I had created this vest. What started as an attempt at one thing has taken on a life of its own. 

I really en...

My She-Wolf vest, and why.

Here is my She-Wolf vest, and a little bit of the history and reasons behind it.  I think that there will be some great inspiration to be found here! 

The She-Wolf walking in the Garden

A brief video of myself out enjoying the day in my She-Wolf costume.  It was really only supposed to be a prototype for another project, but it has taken on a life of its own!

In the sketch book

Trying to capture the images that float through my mind. There is a lot of color and organic imagery in my imagination. Here, lotus flowers, leaves, ferns, and netting frame a picket fence, mountai...

On the easel

Bromeliad in orange and green. My houseplant, a bromeliad, has sprouted a "pup". A little shoot at its base that I was about to re-pot, when I realized I would rather do a painting instead. Pe...

On the easel

I continued working on small paintings today. I'm working out how to work more spontaneously, slightly more abstract, with more creativity than technique. I did a similar composition on Friday. I ...

Update 10-26

I wanted to say hello, and tell you all what the world was looking like here.  I hope that this weekend is treating you all well, and that some fun is being had out there! 

Bed & Breakfast

I've got a bunch of great poetry to get through.  Look for some more of these videos soon!  

On the easel

There were some really exceptionally bright and beautiful inedible berries I photographed a few days ago. The colors of the sky, background and berries were the inspiration of the color scheme in t...

Sketching

A clear, cool morning. Ample light and sunshine. Perfect spot for a sketch!

Morning in a garden

I found a calming place near the water feature in a community garden. It's the perfect spot for thoughtful contemplation, and enjoying the sunshine!

In the sketch book

A little oak fairy, perhaps? A quick sketch of the acorn on my desk lead to this little creature. She looks graceful, patient, and wise. I'm trying to get more comfortable with spontaneous drawings...

In the sketch book

Paper dolls need awesome outfits! You'll recognize one! I own the tutu and boots now, but I would have lived them as a child, too! The other aqua dress is based on a dress I actually had. It was h...

In the sketch book

In the sketch book

I had a strange dream last night. I had an infant in my arms. I remember whispering to her that she was my legacy.

I am an artist. My legacy is my art. I can't express fully how grateful I a...

In the sketch book

I had paper dolls as a child. I could spend hours playing with them. I thought of them as I sketched my own. The "tiny dancer" (in progress) has great aspirations of being a dancer. I think she'll ...

On the easel

I bit of progress! Shapes, details and lights are beginning to form.

An old part of downtown.

I took a walk on a sunny day past an old mill.  Parts of it look almost like a prison!  It was a sunny day, and a beautiful location.  I just wanted to share a moment of it with you....

The Varsity (Atlanta)

The Varsity has been a drive-thru restaurant since 1928! It's got a great view, too! It's the last stop for my day exploring some really cool locations in the city, including the Oakland Cemetery &...

A top free walk on the railroad tracks.

Join me for a  little adventure under an interesting wooden bridge.  It looks so rickety!  I almost can't believe that those cars drove over it!  It was a fun place to explore. ...

On the easel

Getting the base colors down for another night/street scape.

Bird Out of Water?

A little intro of what I've been working on! Plus, the original attempt at a stop motion based on a little story I wrote. If you've seen my description on Twitter, I refer to myself as a bird out o...

No bra. A "Major Convenience."

While out enjoying a sunny day I saw a sign for a closed down business.  The Major Convenience was once a place bustling with activity, it is now just driven past as if it doesn't exist.  ...

In the sketch book

Trying a new pen and ink!

Another poem.

Here is another poem from a modern poet.   Jessica Lowell Mason is a real talent, her work is at once vulnerable and strong.  I'm sure that I'll be reading more of them.  

On the easel

I think I can call this one finished!

On the easel

Today's progress! Just a little more work in the foreground, and this one will be finished! What a fun challenge it's been!

On the easel!

Continuing with my studies of light. The original reference photo is a night time picture, but what better way to study light? I've only gotten down the under painting, so there's a lot more to do....

Happy October!

Good morning! I've been enjoying some walks in the changing season, and came across a lovely little acorn! I brought it home and used it as a model for a drawing warm up. I filmed the process and c...