Mini Candy Canvases

Rachel Urista — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:17:05 +0000

Sometimes, you just have to let the color carry you away….. The colors of fall and the vividness is all around me here in the Willamette Valley.

As I was painting these I was reminded of bright, sweet petite fours…Yum! Thus, these little ones are my “Candy Canvases.” This newest batch is available at STASH in downtown Corvallis.

Each of these are 3.5″ x 3.5″ and 1.25″ thick canvas, original paintings. Mix n Match, build your own collage…

Available at STASH in downtown Corvallis.

La Pine Dancer Painting

Rachel Urista — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:12:46 +0000

Every painting starts with an experience… this one started in Bend this summer, while on a visit with my Aunt. This point is somewhere between Bend, OR and LaPine, OR. We took a new back road and ended up here! What a great surprise!

Though the real scene was more vibrant and bold, I painted from the calm serene feeling I had from the bend in the river. Though the water was almost at a standstill, the tree here seemed to be full of movement… bending slightly over the cliff to the river, it seemed to be frozen in a modern dance pose… The twisting grace of the roots and the texture of the trunk fascinated me!

The painting is acrylic and modeling paste, fiber paste and raised paper. Below are some photos of the process of the painting. I always enjoy reviewing how a painting progresses, and would like to share it with you too.

Acrylic & Mixed Media, 8″x24″ each panel. SOLD

STASH – ART SHOW and LIVE PAINTING

Rachel Urista — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:04:49 +0000

Please join us and come check out this amazing shop in downtown Corvallis this weekend. Full of all things yarn and knitting related, PLUS handmade arts and crafts from local artists.
This Saturday will be a small opening show, where I will bring a bit of my studio into STASH and paint for the audience.
WHEN: Sat, November 19 6pm – 9pm
WHERE: Stash LLC, 110 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-9276

Fall Candy Colors

Rachel Urista — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:45 +0000

The response to the small square paintings I have at STASH has been great! They are so much fun to make too! A new batch is at STASH now!

Acrylic Squares: 3.5″ x 3.5″ Rectangles: 12″ x 3.5″ each

Re-use, Re-purpose Pastel Play

Rachel Urista — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:38:12 +0000

I used to play with pastels, no expectations of the outcome, just exploring colors and textures. When I ran out of paper, I started to use paper bags… the materials were not the most important thing, it was the action of exploring the art that was! Here are a few pieces from back in the day I recently found. I hope to do more soon, just to play!

Lattes and Leaves

Rachel Urista — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:08:16 +0000

The Fall wind is carving through the valley, leaving its mark. Leaves are changing, florescent oranges are bursting forth. I find myself in quiet pause as I watch the leaves gently fall to the ground. Everywhere I look, new colors are emerging…yellows and purples, bright reds and deep golds, black branches run criss-crossed underneath… This is our second year in the pacific Northwest, fall colors and the changing weather still captures my imagination.

Here are a few sketches I did for fun, trying to capture that elusive feeling of fall. I will be using these as the basis for a few new larger paintings, so stay tuned!

Happy Fall Everyone!

Newest Additions

Rachel Urista — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:30:40 +0000

8×8, Fiber Paste and Acrylic

And the last new pieces for the shop STASH are up! I really am having fun exploring these new mediums and playing with texture and color.

Here are some details from the pieces.

Cupcake Pan Palettes

Rachel Urista — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:01:43 +0000

I had great fun these past few weeks preparing new work for STASH in downtown Corvallis. Below are images of some of my processes. I found this old cupcake pan was the perfect palette for me.

I hope to have the final photos of the pieces up soon, but in the meantime, visit STASH and you can see them in person!

Dancing Trees

Rachel Urista — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:01:08 +0000

What happens when my painters mind and graphic designer’s mind fuse? Dancing Trees!

I had so much fun creating these! I am so inspired by and in love with all the beautiful colors in nature, why not push it further and combine it with my love of pantone and graphic design?

The result are these fun little pieces! Mix and match, or find your favorite!

Available at STASH!

Greeting Cards and Prints!

Rachel Urista — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:59:17 +0000

Sleeves are here! Who else could get so excited about plastic sleeves? But I finally was able to package up my beautiful greeting cards and professional prints of my work!

Now available at the beautiful store STASH in downtown Corvallis. Stop in and pick out your favorites!

Archival Matted prints are just about ready too! I am packaging up selected professional quality full- color prints of a few of my favorite pieces! These bright, lovely prints are on textured paper (called “Bob Picasso paper” don’t you love it?) Ready for framing! Add that personal touch to your home or office!

Feel free to send me an email if you don’t see what you are looking for or have any questions. Thanks so much for your support!