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  • 12 Must-Read Novels that Inspire Ideas + Artwork

    by Rachael Grad

    As an artist, inspiration often arrives in unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s a color in nature, other times it’s a story that lingers long after the last page. Books open doors to new ideas, emotions, and perspectives—and for me, they often spark the beginnings of a painting.

    This reading list features novels that explore time, identity, resilience, and human connection—stories that remind us of life’s complexity and beauty. From alternate histories and time travel to art-world intrigue and friendships that defy age, these books are perfect for your next cozy read or creative boost.

    Posted in art inspiration, Books

  • Time to Yourself: An Art-Making Workshop

    by Rachael Grad
    Experimental Art Workshop... As I finish up my Master's in Fine Art at York University, my teaching at the Toronto University been put on hold du...
    Posted in art inspiration, Live Painting

  • Motherhood Moments Art Talk

    by Rachael Grad
    Museum of Motherhood 2023 Conference This week I'll be presenting an art talk on my recent series and research related to motherhood and art at th...
    Posted in art inspiration, motherhood, mothers day

  • Toronto Railway Museum Interview

    by Rachael Grad
    Artwork Series Featured on Museum Blog My "Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train" painting series is featured on the Toronto Railway Museum website. The ...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • Artist Residency with the Museum of Motherhood

    by Rachael Grad
    Online Art Exhibition on Pandemic Parenting This summer I'm working in an online artist residency with the Museum of Motherhood in St. Petersburg,...
    Posted in art inspiration, Art on View, motherhood

  • Graduation Speech Quoted

    by Rachael Grad
    2022 Convocation at OCAD University  At OCAD University's convocation on June 17th, 2022, I gave a speech to the graduating class. The graduation...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • OCAD U Governor General Silver Medal

    by Rachael Grad
    A Medal for Art School The Governor General's Academic Award, Silver Medal was awarded to me yesterday from OCAD University during convocation at...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • “Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.” - Anni Albers

    by Rachael Grad
    Scarf Season is Approaching... Colorful Art Scarf Collection Now Available in Silk Now that it's September and back to school in Toronto, Canada,...
    Posted in art inspiration, gifts

  • “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” - Pablo Picasso

    by Rachael Grad
    "Painting is just another way of keeping a diary." - Pablo Picasso  This spring I was busy working on new colourful abstract paintings and multi...
    Posted in art inspiration, Paintings

  • Travel Art Made at Home

    by Rachael Grad
    Art Dioramas to Paint from Observation  In 2020 during lockdown in Toronto, I became more nostalgic for travel. While I usually enjoy painting and...
    Posted in art inspiration, Paintings, Studio Process, Travel art

  • Video Tour of My Sketchbook

    by Rachael Grad
    Daily Drawing Project in 2020 Lockdown Last March 2020, I started a daily drawing project when Toronto schools and businesses all closed because o...
    Posted in art inspiration, drawings

  • "If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing." - Marc Chagall

    by Rachael Grad
    Inspiration from Artist Marc Chagall Valentine's Day is quickly approaching so I'm thinking about Marc Chagall's quote about creating art from the...
    Posted in art inspiration