Welcome, y'all!

I'm Rachel.

I'm an artist living in the Pacific Northwest. I've been painting, drawing, and doodling for as long as I can remember, and became fascinated with pottery and sculpting after taking a ceramics course in college almost 20 years ago. My grandfather was a Master Carpenter who inspired my love of woodworking and all things handmade.

I earned my degree in English Linguistics and Creative Writing at the University of Houston. I spent the next two years in graduate school, focusing my research on humanities and cross-cultural studies, with a particular fascination for gender and identity in the visual arts.

I went on to practice as a trial lawyer for about 10 years before being inspired by my daughters to live the creative life of my dreams.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my work. Every piece is personal, and your presence here makes the journey even more meaningful. I'm truly grateful.

Warmly,

Rachel

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