“Be Kind. Let’s Shine!” Rachel Simpson
This autumn is so full of colorful events, places, and a vast community of creative, and caring folks! I’m very grateful for all the opportunities that have been offered this season. It’s been keeping me busy in all the right places, and reasons for being an artist, and art educator. There are a few fun art events, art classes, and art activities (some for kids and some for all ages), that I wanted to be sure to invite everyone.
I’m happy to share some exciting news. There are 2 new Art Classes in the next two months, that I’ll be teaching at the Gallery Syre, in Bellingham, WA (read below for further info and links). One of them is for Children’s Art called Parent & Me – Animals in Mixed-Media for young artists 8-16, plus an adult to make art together, and the other is Steampunk Antique Mixed-Media Painting for ages of teens, up to adults. Additionally, I will be teaching some Free Kids Art Activities, at the upcoming Holiday Festival of the Arts, in Bellingham, WA, on Dec.10th & 11th, 1-4pm, with Allied Arts of Whatcom County (find out more here: www.AlliedArts.org ).
Hold your breath… There’s another chance for you to join me in my latest solo Art Exhibit that I’ll have 7 new original pieces of art, (prints of them), with a fun collaborative art project inside the gallery, in 2 weeks at my shared studio gallery, for everyone to enjoy. Wait, there’s more!
I’m happy to share some exciting news. There are 2 new Art Classes in the next two months, that I’ll be teaching at the Gallery Syre, in Bellingham, WA (read below for further info and links). One of them is for Children’s Art called Parent & Me – Animals in Mixed-Media for young artists 8-16, plus an adult to make art together, and the other is Steampunk Antique Mixed-Media Painting for ages of teens, up to adults. Additionally, I will be teaching some Free Kids Art Activities, at the upcoming Holiday Festival of the Arts, in Bellingham, WA, on Dec.10th & 11th, 1-4pm, with Allied Arts of Whatcom County (find out more here: www.AlliedArts.org ).
Hold your breath… There’s another chance for you to join me in my latest solo Art Exhibit that I’ll have 7 new original pieces of art, (prints of them), with a fun collaborative art project inside the gallery, in 2 weeks at my shared studio gallery, for everyone to enjoy. Wait, there’s more!
Whimsical Art Exhibit – Part II!
Everyone is welcome! Go to The FAB Studios (https://www.facebook.com/TheFABStudiosBellingham), on Friday, November 4th, 6-9pm, to see the latest artwork and a collaborative art project that you can participate in. Address: 314 E. Holly St. #201, Bellingham, WA.
Rachel Simpson’s artwork focus is on nature, space, marine-life, and winged animals in both mixed-media on canvas and in Pointalism paintings. Currently, she's worked on winged animals from birds to insects, that shine under the daylight, then sparkle under UV-lighting. Enjoy the wild and wonder of her whimsical art. We'll have an open public Art Collaborative Art Project for all to participate in making at the FAB Studios and in the upstairs Art Gallery. Exciting Public Art activity will be a part of our show (hint: it includes feathers and a large Phoenix painting), that everyone can help make with drawing, painting, & share your flame feathers to be in a Collaborative Art Project!
Whimsical Art Exhibit– Friday, November 4th : https://fb.me/e/2CWsFtLOa
Rachel Simpson’s artwork focus is on nature, space, marine-life, and winged animals in both mixed-media on canvas and in Pointalism paintings. Currently, she's worked on winged animals from birds to insects, that shine under the daylight, then sparkle under UV-lighting. Enjoy the wild and wonder of her whimsical art. We'll have an open public Art Collaborative Art Project for all to participate in making at the FAB Studios and in the upstairs Art Gallery. Exciting Public Art activity will be a part of our show (hint: it includes feathers and a large Phoenix painting), that everyone can help make with drawing, painting, & share your flame feathers to be in a Collaborative Art Project!
Whimsical Art Exhibit– Friday, November 4th : https://fb.me/e/2CWsFtLOa
Art Classes for November & December
Children’s Parent & Me Art Class with Miss Rachel Simpson @Gallery Syre
November 4th, 10:00am-12:30pm, (During a No School Day in the Bellingham School District)
Location: Gallery Syre, 465 West Stuart Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages: 8-16 +Adult. Registration Per Pair: $50 – includes Art Supplies
Art class for your child artist and a parent/adult family member, can enjoy this exciting art class together at Gallery Syre! In this fun art class, Miss Rachel Simpson will guide you to explore various painting and collage art techniques, to create one mixed-media Animal portrait onto canvas board. Animals can be one of the following: cat, dog, owl, or a hawk. We will learn and express ourselves in many fun ways to make abstract painting onto thick papers, then we’ll mix and match them to make a collage, try different art mediums, and learn how to draw the animal faces, with a close-up view, showing off their big, adorable eyes. Registration: http://www.rachelswhimsicalart.com/art-classes.html
November 4th, 10:00am-12:30pm, (During a No School Day in the Bellingham School District)
Location: Gallery Syre, 465 West Stuart Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
Ages: 8-16 +Adult. Registration Per Pair: $50 – includes Art Supplies
Art class for your child artist and a parent/adult family member, can enjoy this exciting art class together at Gallery Syre! In this fun art class, Miss Rachel Simpson will guide you to explore various painting and collage art techniques, to create one mixed-media Animal portrait onto canvas board. Animals can be one of the following: cat, dog, owl, or a hawk. We will learn and express ourselves in many fun ways to make abstract painting onto thick papers, then we’ll mix and match them to make a collage, try different art mediums, and learn how to draw the animal faces, with a close-up view, showing off their big, adorable eyes. Registration: http://www.rachelswhimsicalart.com/art-classes.html
Steampunk & Antique Mixed-Media Painting Class @Gallery Syre!
December 15th-16th , 4:00-6:00pm
Age: 16+ to Adults Price: $85.00
Location: Gallery Syre, 465 West Stuart Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
In this exciting art class, students will get to learn from art teacher Miss Rachel, a wide variety of art techniques, materials, tricks, and textures onto canvas. You'll get to make an acrylic painting of your own, that's layered with acrylic paints, mediums, metallic paints, found objects, and have the option of bringing your own old photograph to incorporate into your artwork (the photo will be set into the painting with adhesives & you can bring your own photo). All art supplies are included. Registration: http://www.rachelswhimsicalart.com/art-classes.html
December 15th-16th , 4:00-6:00pm
Age: 16+ to Adults Price: $85.00
Location: Gallery Syre, 465 West Stuart Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226
In this exciting art class, students will get to learn from art teacher Miss Rachel, a wide variety of art techniques, materials, tricks, and textures onto canvas. You'll get to make an acrylic painting of your own, that's layered with acrylic paints, mediums, metallic paints, found objects, and have the option of bringing your own old photograph to incorporate into your artwork (the photo will be set into the painting with adhesives & you can bring your own photo). All art supplies are included. Registration: http://www.rachelswhimsicalart.com/art-classes.html
Holiday Festival of the Arts – Nov 18th-Dec.24th
If you haven’t made it to the Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts, in Bellingham, then you’ve got to go this year! I’ll be sharing my Whimsical Art in a large artist booth at this wonderful event. I’ve been working hard to make new beautiful pieces of art, Mini-Paintings, more Kids Wands, Magical Crowns, Artist Metallic Paints, Art Prints, Art Cards, Stickers & Surprise Art Kit Bags! We’ll have over 100+ artist booths with handmade, crafted, and local art for you to shop for those special gifts. Along with live music and kids art activities on the weekends for all to enjoy. On December 10th-11th, 1:00-4:00pm, I’ll be teaching a fun art project called Bedazzled Bottlecap Magnets! Learn about this great community holiday event here: https://www.alliedarts.org/holiday-festival/
Auction for the WDRC, Peace Builder Awards - Cosmos Art Bench!
Looking back, I’m still so thankful that I was invited to participate in a wonderful community project. Back in June, I painted a Cosmos Bench for a fantastic non-profit, the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, as a part of their 30th Anniversary celebration, and “What Does Peace Mean to You?” project. Now, they’re about to host an Auction for all 10 artist benches in a gala of Peace Builder Awards on October 21st at the Hotel Leo, in Bellingham, WA.
Check out this great video of interviews with the Artists the Whatcom DRC: https://www.whatcomdrc.org/30th-anniversary
Check out this great video of interviews with the Artists the Whatcom DRC: https://www.whatcomdrc.org/30th-anniversary
After School Arts Enrichment is back!
That’s right, this fall is when I begin teaching as both a Teaching Artist with Allied Arts of Whatcom County, and via my business – Rachel’s Whimsical Arts, in after school arts enrichment at a few local elementary schools: Carl Cozier, Silver Beach, and Lowell. If your child is at one of these schools, you can find out more by going to 6Crickets, selecting your school, and going through the list of classes.
Purchase & Register on 6Crickets: https://www.6crickets.com/
Purchase & Register on 6Crickets: https://www.6crickets.com/
Patreon for Rachel's Whimsical Arts
You know how there are professional Artists making all kinds of awesome things by using an online platform to help spread the word, get support (yes, even funds toward their art), and gain fan followers? Well, there’s this site called Patreon, that does all of that, and more! I’m giving it a try, in hopes that it can help me grow as an artist.
If you like my art, want to watch/read about my process, gain discounts, among other fun things, please check it out and subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/RachelsWhimsicalArt
If you like my art, want to watch/read about my process, gain discounts, among other fun things, please check it out and subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/RachelsWhimsicalArt
Art Education & More!
Just a reminder that I’m an art educator K-12, at various elementary schools & middle schools who teaches for art education programs, and after school enrichment programs in Whatcom County, in the Bellingham School District as an independent contractor, as well as fun summer art camps, private art lessons, parties/events, private lessons, present and at museums/galleries, and I’m a Teaching Artist/Board Member with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. This non-profit is one that brings the arts to many kids throughout the schools, and I’m so thankful I can be a part of it and this community.
Are you buying local? There are ways for you to do this by contacting me via email: Rachelsimpsonart@gmail.com , via social media#RachelsWhimsicalArt (FB & IG) and online Rachel’s Whimsical Art on Etsy, to shop, or commission artwork, and brouse many pieces of original art, matted prints, cards, stickers, kids wands, & jewelry such as glowing earrings.
Newsletter Reminder! This is a bi-monthly art newsletter. There are 6 art newsletters a year in the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. You’re welcome to follow in my journey through my professional art, support my art through Patreon, or be a part of the kids art projects/classes, writing the monthly newsletter, social media, and blog. Everyone is welcome to follow on social media with Instagram, Facebook: #RachelsWhimsicalArt, to learn about future art events & art classes. Thank you.
You can find more about all the fun art events, my artwork, commissions, art exhibits, and art classes on my website and Instagram/Facebook pages: Rachel’s Whimsical Art.
Thank you for all your enthusiasm for The Arts and keeping it alive within our community!
Be Kind, Let’s Shine!
~ Rachel Simpson
~ Artist, Art Teacher, (K-12)
~ http://rachelsimpsonart.com
~ rachelsimpsonart@gmail.com
Are you buying local? There are ways for you to do this by contacting me via email: Rachelsimpsonart@gmail.com , via social media#RachelsWhimsicalArt (FB & IG) and online Rachel’s Whimsical Art on Etsy, to shop, or commission artwork, and brouse many pieces of original art, matted prints, cards, stickers, kids wands, & jewelry such as glowing earrings.
Newsletter Reminder! This is a bi-monthly art newsletter. There are 6 art newsletters a year in the months of: February, April, June, August, October, and December. You’re welcome to follow in my journey through my professional art, support my art through Patreon, or be a part of the kids art projects/classes, writing the monthly newsletter, social media, and blog. Everyone is welcome to follow on social media with Instagram, Facebook: #RachelsWhimsicalArt, to learn about future art events & art classes. Thank you.
You can find more about all the fun art events, my artwork, commissions, art exhibits, and art classes on my website and Instagram/Facebook pages: Rachel’s Whimsical Art.
Thank you for all your enthusiasm for The Arts and keeping it alive within our community!
Be Kind, Let’s Shine!
~ Rachel Simpson
~ Artist, Art Teacher, (K-12)
~ http://rachelsimpsonart.com
~ rachelsimpsonart@gmail.com
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