Fine Art Lessons With Rachel

I have been a practicing artist for over 15 years, and have 10+ years of teaching experience in many different settings. I have taught k-8 art classes in Boston Public Schools for 9 years, and have taught adults and teens in museum and arts non profit settings for 5 years. I have my BFA in painting and education and an MFA in 2d interdisciplinary fine arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This fall I will be teaching Contemporary Art Theory at Wentworth Institute of Technology. My own art practice consists of painting, drawing and printmaking. I am an avid museum and gallery goer and love to share my skills and knowledge with others of any age!

Art making serves as a wonderful way to challenge one's self, open the mind and discover creative passion. Art making can be therapeutic and brings a sense of joy and confidence to each student. I love being a facilitator in the process of my students finding their own visual language and style as they develop technique and learn about the history of art forms. Creating art is a way to get to know yourself more deeply, as well as connecting to a rich global culture that is as old as humankind. I bring a sense of play, humor and experimentation to each of my students. I have well rounded knowledge of art history and contemporary art and technique and love to share that with my students. There is no one way to be an artist!