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  • Art Inspiration: Ideas that Evolve

    by Rachael Grad
    "I begin with an idea, then it becomes something else." - Pablo Picasso A great quote from a master artist. An abstract painting from my Dot M...
    Posted in art inspiration, Paintings

  • Art & Motherhood: On Being an Artist and a Mom

    by Rachael Grad
    Art Working at Home with Young Kids My 3 kids of different ages all love making art. So I've learned the hard way that I have to work on art commi...
    Posted in art inspiration, motherhood, Studio Process

  • Happy Cinco de Mayo! Color & Art Inspiration from Mexico

    by Rachael Grad
    Back this week from our first family vacation to Mexico. Too bad we're not there today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Instead, I'll shareĀ inspiratio...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • Toy Elephant and Lion Drawings & Paintings

    by Rachael Grad
    In 2015 I shared this post on new toy elephant and lion drawings & paintings. Yes, the elephant made a friend! As part of my Daily Drawing Pro...
    Posted in art inspiration, drawings, Paintings

  • Dogs, Cats & Ghosts: Mixed Media Artwork of Venice, Italy

    by Rachael Grad
    Ā  Swimming Dogs #2 in Giudecca Canal, Venice, Italy, Mixed Media on Panel, 2010 Ā  Dogs, Cats & Ghosts, Oh, My! Venice, Italy is one of my favo...
    Posted in animal art, art inspiration, italy

  • Why Draw the Elephant? Daily Drawing Project FAQ's

    by Rachael Grad
    In 2015, people kept asking me: Why are you drawing the toy elephant? Daily Drawing Project FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) and my Answers are ...
    Posted in art inspiration, drawings

  • Art Statement

    by Rachael Grad
    My Artist Statement is constantly evolving as I progress and work in my art practice. A few years ago in 2015 and 2016 I was focused on painting a...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • Art Manifesto

    by Rachael Grad
    In 2010, while studying art in Venice, Italy, I created my first Art Manifesto as part of an art history class assignment. The project was meant t...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • Elephant Artwork & The Painting Process

    by Rachael Grad
    My daily drawing project of the toy elephant in 2015 inspired me to make new paintings! Shown here are two toy elephant paintings. Below I explain...
    Posted in art inspiration, Paintings

  • 8 Arts & Creative News Stories Worth Sharing

    by Rachael Grad
    I've rounded up theĀ 8 most interesting Art & Creative News storiesĀ worth sharing from the last few weeks. With the recent New York Art Fairs, ...
    Posted in art inspiration

  • Need Art Inspiration? 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Start Your Best Painting Now

    by Rachael Grad
    Do you need new inspiration to get creative and make artwork? Today I'm sharing 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Start Your Best Painting Now. Don't let...
    Posted in art inspiration, Paintings

  • 15+ Art News & Creative Stories Worth Sharing

    by Rachael Grad
    I love reading about art news and creative stories and tips. So once again Iā€™ve rounded up the most interesting Art & Creative News storiesĀ wo...
    Posted in art inspiration