Welcome beautiful soul!

I'm Rachel, an emerging Welsh artist living in South London. I have a passion for beautiful things. Inspired by nature and its feminine power, in all its magic and diversity. I like to play with the concept of imperfect beauty and challenge the way we see the world by creating visual stories of wonder, both inspired and in awe of nature, movement, music and human connection.

My background lies in Fashion and Marketing, so I have a natural flair for storytelling; I enjoy bringing this imagination to the canvas. This is a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, where I was unemployed and living with depression. It was the darkest and most uncertain time of my life. Art became my escape, my healer and my purpose. I found joy in the marks on paper and the feelings from completing a piece. 

I sold my first painting, ‘Escape’ in 2020 and from that my first collection "A Dream State of Mind" grew. During this period, I also brought art workshops to others online, to share the joy of painting (nod of gratitude to painter Bob Ross) and help others find some escape through a turbulent time.

Since 2023, I've exhibited in local creative spaces and events, including Blackheath Creatives Pop Up and Lee Green Open Studios, which continue to connect me with new clients.

I continue to create artworks and commissions for clients across the UK, finding self-love and kindness in every brushstroke, and sharing that feeling of belonging with my growing network. In developing my practice to align with my purpose, I recently collaborated with the London Body Studio as a body painter, empowering women to feel confident in their bodies.

Having developed a creative career in strategic marketing and graphic design, I also offer my services in asset design, content creation, website design and marketing consultation. Find out more on my Design Services page.

My inspirations:

I love the power of colour and how combinations evoke different moods in a space. I’ve always been drawn to works that combine colour, nature and interesting mark making, from Frida Kahlo and Gustav Klimt to Georgia O’Keeffe and Dimitra Milan. 

I am deeply connected to nature, I continue to develop ways of expressing this through colour, figurative study, layers and texture, composition and creative play. 

On self-love:

I create in the colourful rainbow of the ‘grey area’, where answers aren't textbook, and we aren't bound by social constraints. I believe that true creative expression is the ultimate act of self-love. 

Art for me is a space for self-reflection and growth. I’ve always struggled with self-confidence. But when I create art, I unlock another layer of myself where I can speak my truth a little louder. I love spending time creating art, giving my thoughts and emotions a space of their own. That, for me, is a practice of self-love.

On process:

My process is always evolving; some days I don’t have any plan. I’m artistically driven by the freedom to express myself, so I work in layers, simultaneously masking moments and uncovering something new. I often create floral works, figurative observations and abstracts in paint, sketch and mixed media. 

My philosophy:

Everyone can do art! I am working on a collection of workshops to prove it too #watchthisspace. Be the first to hear about my latest news and sign up to my newsletter.