Hi, I’m Rachel! I am a self-taught artist from Hertfordshire in England. I spend most of my time in my studio painting with my little rescue dog Coco, she loves to sit and snuggle up next to me while I paint.

I want my art to remind people of their inner child. When we were children we would colour outside the lines, paint pink elephants and purple cows. We would look at the natural world in amazement and see magic in the ordinary things. As we grow older we are told to colour inside the lines and we lose that imagination. I want my art to remind you of your inner child, to never lose that magic. I want my art to make your heart smile.

Animals play a major role in my artwork and inspiration. I have always felt a strong connection to animals, I am completely fascinated with each and every one of them! The way they move, their individual personalities, everything about them that makes them unique. I love to portray this when I paint them.

I love to play with light, colour and movement to create a one of a kind piece. I really enjoy experimenting with different techniques, and I often use a mix of paint brushes, palette knives and even my hands to create a piece of art. Being able to turn my imagination into a reality by putting paint onto canvas is the main reason I love art so much. The lack of rules creates a sense of freedom that keeps me excited every single day.