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Stress Relief Through Mess at “Design Thru Destruction” Workshop
Rachel Brask led a workshop on stress relief through painting process

Revealed Rain new direction of Brask paintings to be revealed in Bold Brushstrokes group exhibit
Slightly new direction for Rachel Brask abstract rain paintings to debut in group abstract show called “Bold Brushstrokes” at Heartspot Art Gallery end of May through June 2023. These paintings reveal “slices” of the paintings where Brask has left the pointilism dots of her process intact and “un-rained,” revealing the drastic changes in texture from the process.

Umbrellas in the Wild
Umbrellas in the Wild: Mult-part series launching 2023 new art umbrella designs by Rachel Brask

Recent Event: Earth Day Yoga in the Gallery
Recently the artwork of Rachel Brask’s rainy days at Churchwood Gallery provided the backdrop for a yoga class with Anna Aresi on Earth Day. We are grateful for all who came out to participate in this program celebrating the renewal of spring, water, rain, and new seasons with slow movement, stretching, and intentional breathing in a calm, colorful gallery art setting.

Rachel Brask selected for “Once Upon Water” ArtResidency
Rachel Brask accepted as one of 14 international artists to gather May 2023 in Toronto Island, Ontario, for the Once Upon Water residency of artists whose work delves deep into the topic of water from all angles.

Gallery Extends Rachel Brask Solo Show
The Churchwood Gallery at Preservation Framer has extended Rachel Brask’s solo show of “The Skies Cried as My Fathers Died” until April 30, 2023. The exhibit was original set to close on March 30, 2023, so the extra month now gives folks more opportunities to see the show. Gallery hours Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Make an appointment with the artist if you’d like a personal artist tour of the exhibit.

Virtual Tour of ‘Skies Cried as my Fathers Died’ Now Available
This virtual tour incorporates brief video snippets of the artist’s intent behind each painting, a walkthrough of the gallery, am interactive 360 panoramic view of the gallery, photos from the reception and installation, and video recording of the artist’s brief talk at the opening reception.
New 2023 Umbrella Designs: April Showers 2023
Rachel Brask Studio reveals eight new umbrella designs for April Showers 2023 spring collection


About Collection: The Skies Cried as My Fathers Died
Artist statement about this collection, “ The Skie Cried as my Fathers Died,” an exploration in rain of beauty and peace amidst compounded grief. Available works listed here.

New Year, New Studio Organization
January is the perfect time to use a slower pace to organize the studio’s physical and digital spaces to free up creativity






About Maine Rains Collection
Artist statement about the Maine Rains Collection of oil paintings by Rachel Brask