RAINFOREST PRINTS

I have been inspired by pattern design recently. Here is a grouping of some of my new favorite designs.


BAMBOO HANDPRINTED WALLCOVERING.

ANIMAL PRINT WALLCOVERING.


HANDPRINTED WALLCOVERING WITH A LILY FLOWER DESIGN.

I have been recycling and processing used wallpaper to make scrapbooking paper packs that are way more unique than what you can find in the craft store and the papers are 100% post consumed -- products otherwise headed for the landfill. I love opening up an old, used book and finding amazing patterns and colors like these!!

My Sister Makes Movies!!

Check out what my sister Megan has been doing with her short films on her new portfolio! Totally cool!!


Megan's Video Portfolio

OM - BLISS - JOY - sharing some inspirations

Here is a recent grouping of my favorite inspirations from fellow Etsy artists!

This is a tribute to my dearest friend, partner and teacher, Solomon. He has taught me much about life and joy. Thanks to all these great artists for their inspirations and creations! Check out their links below...
Cheers!
Rachel



Find My Featured Artists Here:

• itty bitty lotus studs
• the butterfly garden & daydream believers photos
• bliss metallic photo
• abstract acrylic "layers" painting
• jasper prayer beads
• mandalas
• buckwheat pillow
• you simply glow print
• hope for growth print
• Napali prayer flags
• bliss vintage tin
• om batik onesie
• life's energy dragonfly
• handpainted meditation mug

Simple Beauty - Seeds & Grains - Organizing the Pantry

I think seeds and grains are really beautiful. I especially appreciate the way they glow when viewed through the glass of an old mason jar! I thought it would be fun to share my pantry organizational project by uploading some photos! Until next time...peace, Rachel

Creatures of the Night!!

One of my vintage magic posters from my vidadesigns etsy shop was recenly featured in an ETSY TREASURY! This is a great collection from various artists. If you have a moment please click on each of the images in the treasury to increase our ranking. Who knows, maybe we will even make it to the coveted FRONT PAGE feature. Please click on the CREATURES OF THE NIGHT TREASURY to give it some love! This link will only be active through Sunday the 9th!

Thanks to MuseSilkPaintings of etsy for putting together this great feature!

FERNS ARE MAJESTIC PLANTS

…continuation from my Deep Lake Trail hiking adventure.  

On my hike I took pictures. I took lots and lots of pictures. I think I now have a few hundred images of ferns stashed on my computer for future inspiration.

I have this great fascination with ferns. I like them. I like all types of them. I like to touch them and look at them and admire all the details. I think they have a beautiful balance of visual qualities.  I feel a new painting in the works!

The ones in these pictures have a brown color stem in the center. It almost looks like they are flowering. Is there anyone reading who is an expert on plants/ferns?  Maybe this will require some research. I am intrigued!

 Here is a link to the American Fern Society. Honestly there is something for everyone in this world!  :)

Inspirational and Rejuvenating Camping/Hiking Weekend

Solomon (he's my main man for those of you that don't know me yet!) and I took a super cool nature hike this past Sunday while we were camping at Yankee Springs Deep Lake Campground. I brought the camera. Our pace was drastically slowed because of my picture taking craze. I seemed to be called by all the plants and animals and couldn’t stop shooting pics.  Good thing we weren’t in a hurry.  

Before we went camping I had been inspired to start painting again.  I had put the brushes down and the paints on vacation while I have been working with some paper crafts for the last few months.  It seems like the painting bug has bitten again. It is never gone for long!  I am hoping that some of these new images will be a strong inspirational base for a new series of nature inspired abstract paintings I am planning to start soon.  

I will share more of my hike pictures and some new sketches for the paintings as am I able! 

Peace Friends!

- Rachel