Rebecca has always been fascinated by color and texture and has studied 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 joyful years living in Nashville, Memphis, and Cincinnati respectively, and now calls Knoxville, Tennessee her forever home. Each place has influenced Rebecca’s work, and what inspires her. In particular, a childhood spent “riding the range” on her grandfather’s cattle farms gave her a love for vibrant landscapes.
Rebecca began as an impressionist, then turned to abstract art, focusing on intuitive expression and playful experimentation on the canvas. Craving a deeper understanding, 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. She took the leap to begin plein air painting in 2023, immersing herself in the landscape, and painting from real life has added depth and authenticity to her work. Her style has evolved through that education, and she now categorizes her work as “modern impressionism.”
Rebecca paints primarily in oils, and 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.