Rachael Padilla

Update 6-16-20

I went to Atlanta today!  I didn't know that what was supposed to be a mundane errand would wind up being quite an eye opener for me.  

A video update from the garden.

Just a quick update from the garden.  I'm getting some work done , but still wanted to play with the video editor for a few minutes.  There's a part with bad sound because it's in my action cam.  I'll remember that in the future.  I hope that you enjoy a little slice of a Sunday! 

The Changing Landscape

I have some new(ish) video editing software that I'm getting used to.  I decided that a video collage would be a good way to learn some of the ins and outs.  I'm sure that I'm violating all kinds of copywrite laws here, so this will only ever exist behind the paywall.    A patron exclusive!  I ho...

Playing with a Whirl O!

Sometimes you have to take a moment to play with a silly little toy. 

Throwing knives!

Here is a sneak peek of something new that I'm up to.  You never know what you'll see here! 

It's Taco Tuesday!

I am so grateful to all of you! Thank you for supporting me and my creativity.  Sometimes, my projects turn out as expected, or even better than I could have imagined. Then, there are clay bikinis!

I know that you are all here for the full behind the scenes show. Both the successes and the failures! This is one of ...

Work in Progress

I got out my custom body form to fit a bikini! Made out of air dry clay. Perhaps that makes it a Clay-kini?! I'm enjoying working with a different medium. 

Walking by the lake.

I took a walk past the lake this morning.  It wasn't too hot to enjoy the day.  Just right.  

A beautiful walk.

I went out for a walk near the public garden this morning.  I was looking for some small tender Poke weed for a video that I'm working on for my YouTube channel.  It's a humid hot sticky day and it really felt good to get out of my shirt for a while.  

Backyard Drama: Brooding Chicken (repost: yesterday's version wasn't working)

On most Saturdays, my first chore is to clean the chicken coop. This weekend, I had a chicken that was reluctant to leave.

Walking through the drive thru.

I was amazed by all of the formerly bustling places that are totally closed now.  There are so many deserted places that used to be packed!  I never ate at this restaurant and I never will.  I do remember that they had long lines every time I passed by.  

Still walking in the woods.

Here's some more footage of the path that cuts through the woods to the garden area that I like.  Enjoy! 

Shades of Green

A nice walk in the woods! It's been raining almost everyday, and everything is so rich and lovely in green.

Final touches

I completed the final touches on my rose painting. Using my colored pencils, I created just a bit of detail!

Ever feel like you're being watched?

After a quick trip out shopping for some essentials I thought that it would be a good time to walk past a now closed relic of a store with my cupcakes in the breeze.  The mall security guard didn't see it that way and kept bugging me.   He didn't really seem to care what I was wearing.  I think that he was...

My latest painting!

This is the reference photo for my latest work.  You can watch the video of it here: https://youtu.be/ecJ6Ql9sTBI  

A little bit of the swamp.

there's a place where the local walking trail goes right into the swamp.  It's always interesting to see what's there.  I didn't see anything fun to share today. I'm going to try to come back here with my camera more often to show off how cool it is.  I hope that you like it! 

A rose watercolor painting!

As I shared previously, I was completely inspired by my rose! The peach, yellow, and coral all together is just stunning! I put together a little video set to some snappy music. My next step just may be some finer details with colored pencil.

Out for a walk!

This is a beautiful place to get out and enjoy the shade on a warm day.  

Roses!

I chose this rose, from the pages of a seed and plant catalog, because of the color and reported scent! I'll be the first to admit that I don't think I chose the right location for planting. None the less, it has finally bloomed! It is a beautiful blend of orange, yellow, and peach! Perfect for a painting!

A top free walk in the woods!

I went for a walk out in the woods and saw some beautiful things.  Like this little Japanese Maple that someone must have brought out there for a long forgotten reason.  Maybe it was just to brighten up the deep dark woods. 

Driving!

I had almost forgotten how much fun driving a car is!  I stayed socially distant, but went out for a takeout burger from my favorite place! 

Weeding the garden.

It's one of those chores that isn't fun to do, and there's no way around it.  It has to be done or the food can't grow.  I'm in between paintings right now but I still need to show what I'm creating and how.  The garden is taking a lot of time, but once it's established I'll be eating for the whole year!

Totally minimalist outfit!

Here is a picture of me in my newly made minimalist shoes!  They were fun to make and so far I'm really enjoying wearing them.  They're no replacement for my Doc Martens, but it's nice to have options! : ) 

Adaptation is key

When I first began sharing art online and trying to build an audience, I used a single image to introduce myself. A wanted poster. WANTED for crimes against conformity, it says. It is still my thumbnail for all of my social media. It is still relevant. 

I'd found I was at a point in life where I was really fed up w...

Tie-dye panties!

I took some time in the sunshine and cool breeze to model my handy work! 

Deleted scene.

Spoiler alert! I've made a pair of sandals for this week's YouTube video! A fun little project featuring traditional Mexican huaraches (sandals). But as always, my dear patrons get the behind the scenes, or in this case, the deleted scenes. It was really hot as I was working in the midday sun. I had just completed punching th...

Show & Tell

In Native American lore, the Thunderbird is a mythical creature whose wings are so great they thunder. In many beliefs, the creature causes the storms, which can either be a blessing or a curse. The motif of the Thunderbird is created with inlay in bright stones in my father's belt. I wear the belt some days, like today, to f...

Comics in the Sun!

This week I read a collection of comic strips based on the comedy of Woody Allen.  It is really quite funny!  I know that enjoying his work can be seen as problematic these days, but I have been able to separate the art from the artist.  

Strength Training!

Join me for a peek at my strength training! I have begun to notice some definition developing in my arms, but I still can't do a pull up unassisted (my feet are doing a lot of the work).  My goal is about a hundred of each of these a day. Right now, 60 is about the average when my muscles turn to noodles! I'll keep it up...