Rebecca has always been fascinated by color and texture and has studied and practiced art independently for as long as she can remember, starting with an ever-growing collection of books about the great Impressionists as a young child, and hours spent studying and drawing her neighbors’ homes. She has been creating and selling art professionally for approximately 14 years, with her process always evolving. She was born and raised in eastern Kentucky, graduated from Vanderbilt University, spent several joyful years living in Memphis and Cincinnati respectively, and now calls Knoxville, Tennessee her forever home.
Rebecca began as an impressionist, then turned to abstract art, focusing on intuitive expression and playful experimentation on the canvas. Craving a deeper understanding of color theory and composition, Rebecca began a journey several years ago to learn the fundamentals of classical fine art, studying and practicing with other fine artists in workshops, classes, and mentorships. The fine art community has added a depth to Rebecca’s work that was impossible to learn alone… a lesson that applies to so many aspects of life.
Rebecca is currently painting primarily with oils, and focusing on impressionistic landscapes. In every piece, she strives to strike a balance between abstraction and the more classical elements of fine art. …And to paint freely and loosely, and embrace surprises on the canvas! Her paintings are heavily textured and known for a richly layered quality achieved with brushes and palette knives. She believes that each layer contributes to the overall depth of the finished product. Her paintings are inspired by life’s purest moments: children playing, animals grazing, vibrant landscapes, village life, and her own childhood spent in a small Kentucky town and “riding the range” on her grandfather’s cattle farms.