Rachael Padilla

On the easel (A Tale of a Whale)

This piece is a departure from my typical work in both style and medium.  It's a work in gouache that has more of an illustrative feel. It's an intentional decision to accompany a story from my childhood! It involves expectation versus reality and a really strange travelling attraction! 

I'll share the full story in Friday's YouTube video! But of course you get to see the completed work first!

Additionally, I discovered that I really love working with gouache, so I'll li...

Taco Tuesday Update!

The weather is lovely on this first day of March! I hope your week is off to a great start and I'm so glad you're here!

Learning Curve

The learning curve of time overlapping time. This week's theme seems to be that of worlds overlapping. This is an experiment of time in flux. A current moment as it dances to the tune of another.

Street Art in an Alley

Street art! I found an interesting little spot in Atlanta! Join me for a walk!

On the easel

"They Call Me Coyote" is my current series of art that has now spanned the mediums of video, painting, and digital art! I spent some time blending worlds and mediums digitally! From  a backdrop of my original painting including characters from my own mind and the characters from comic books, to creating images where my own characters meet each other in new realms...

I'm really excited and pleased with the results as I learn using digital art to convey my own intent! I'm painting my...

Why do I . . .?

I'm an artist that uses my own body and image in my art! I get a lot of questions about that! Here, a brief explanation of why and the benefits of doing so.

Behind the Scenes

Creating a smooth, sleek, finished product in a video only reveals one side of the story!

On the other side of the camera there is often what you may not expect! Like a ladder with a table top easel on it. Which holds a giant hand printed queue card, because I just can't seem to remember what I was going to say! I still get nervous once the camera is rolling! 

As valued patrons, I want to share with you all aspects of the creative process, even the flip side of the camera as ...

Taco Tuesday Update!

Happy Tuesday! I hope your week is going well!

On the easel (or work in progress)

It was a busy day of filming! My current series of work, “They Call Me Coyote” has some unexpected sources of inspiration, including the Animal Man comic books. Today’s work included some dedicated reading (with a bowl of Jelly Bellies nearby), and filming. I take my movie making just as seriously as I take my painting. Ultimately, they are both art in that they both provide me with a creative means to express myself!

Painting a Cupcake

A few moments of finishing the cupcake painting!

On the easel

The Hostess Cupcake, the prettiest of all the Hostess desert offerings! Acrylic on canvas.

Taco Tuesday Update!

A Walk in the Woods

It's mid-February, and winter still has its hold. It won't be long now until the scenery changes again! I anticipate green buds and new life as spring approaches. For now, I'll enjoy winter's final days. 

Water

When the water creates particularly spectacular waves, the lady of the lake invites you to join in on the fun!

The beautiful waves were the inspiration for this short film! I coupled it with some great sounds and video.

Additional footage from "Camp Crystal Lake"

If there had been a psycho-killer lurking about, I would have been in trouble! It seems that the secret formula for certain doom in 80s horror always starts with boobs! 

I made a horror movie!

 Tomorrow, I'll release this video to the public on YouTube, but you get to see it  first! I often explore interesting places, and Georgia is full of famous filming locations! This place is better known as "Camp Crystal Lake", and if you're a fan of horror, you probably know that name from the Friday the 13th movies! This location was used in part 6 for "Jason Lives". Even if you aren't a fan of the movies, it's a really cool and interesting place.  

The location is in a ...

Taco Tuesday Update!

Having some fun!

A fun outfit and fun effects make a fun video! 

https://vimeo.com/673410623/8dc78f5986

Old Images, New Edits

I came across some images taken last summer. The Gernreich swimsuit is always a favorite of mine. When I saw the images today, I made a crop and then a color change. Thought I'd share them with you!

On the easel

I mentioned in yesterday’s update that this is finally finished! Here’s the picture to prove it!

Taco Tuesday Update!

https://vimeo.com/672483530/ed8411e470

Tube Editing

Testing some cameras!

I have a hard time giving up on old tech.  I still shoot on film sometimes and I'm not afraid of using old tech to achieve some fun effects.  I like to experiment and test my equipment side by side sometimes and I thought that you might like to see! 

Learning

I always try new things when I'm making videos.  Different lighting, angles, even different cameras.  I work on editing ticks and after effects.  I try to keep them interesting while I'm learning so experiments can produce some fun results!  

On the easel

I was overly ambitious in thinking that I was going to finish this on Tuesday! I’m pleased with how it is going, even if it’s not the schedule I held in my mind.

Body Double

A funny moment behind the scenes!

Taco Tuesday Update!

I hope you're having a great week! 

On the easel

I started a new painting today! It’s 40 by 64 inches, which can be hard to visualize, so I’m standing in front of it for scale. It’s a big one! It’s the second piece in a triptych. The first being the Coyote herself (also pictured for reference)!

More "Action Pants"

Here are some more shots of my version of VALIE EXPORT's "Action Pants: Genital Panic".  I had to try several hair options and even outfits to get it just right.  Then once I had taken the photos the editing was tricky too.  Here are several full color and monochrome versions. 

"Action Pants: Genital Panic"

Originally conceived and performed by VALIE EXPORT in 1968 this performance art piece has a very dramatic impact.  I have been working on it myself and I believe that the results are as unique and "my own" as when Marina Abramovic performed it at the Guggenheim Museum in 2005 as part of her "7 Easy Pieces" series.