Rachel Altschuler "Mrs. Cardinal" 2020 Oil 10 x 8 inches
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Growing up in bucolic Chester County, Pennsylvania, Rachel Altschuler could often be found playing in the woods behind her backyard and exploring nature trails. This love of the outdoors provided not only a haven but eventual inspiration for her artwork.
Rachel has always been fascinated by the unique energy and spirit of birds. These have become one of her favorite subjects to paint. By focusing on their eyes and utilizing bold color and purposeful brushstrokes, Rachel is able to evoke the whimsical and sometimes mysterious personalities of birds.
Rachel holds a B.F.A. in Art Studio and her M.A. in Art Education from Coastal Carolina University, which she attended on an art scholarship. Her work has been featured at multiple galleries throughout the Philadelphia area, and Maine. She splits her time between the two places with her husband Michael and their beloved basset hound, Elmer.
"I always appreciate well painted animals. As a bird lover- I am especially drawn to the Cardinal. Those flashes of red, whether against summer greens or at a snowy winter feeder always give a jolt! Rachel uses her brush stroke with great effectiveness to express both the roundness of the form and the lightness of the textures. She manages to create a "portrait" of this female with her subtle coloring, without overt anthropomorphizing."-FD
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