Bio and Artist Statement
Rachael Wahl is a contemporary painter who lives and works in her hometown of California. She attended Oregon State University where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and later earned her A.S. as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Cuesta College. Rachael continues to work as a vocational nurse by day in the Central Coast Community, while pursuing as artistic career.
Rachael is a figurative artist, primarily inspired by classical themes and narrative storytelling. My artistic calling is deeply inspired by the Old Masters and Pre-Raphaelites such as John William Waterhouse and John Everett Millais, along with contemporary artists.
I enjoy capturing beauty in the world of oil painting whenever I can sit down at my easel.
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Education
2011 Semester abroad, Studied Art Restoration, Lorenzo De' Medici School, Florence, Italy
2011 BFA, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Group Exhibitions
2025 Vajanuary Show, The Bunker Gallery, Group Exhibition, San Luis Obispo, CA
2022-2024 Art Center Morro Bay Gallery, Group Exhibition, Morro Bay, CA
2020-2024 Art Central Gallery, “Little Treasures”, Exhibition, San Luis Obispo, CA
2021 Cambria Center for the Arts Exhibition, Cambria, CA
2021 The Gala Pride & Diversity Center Art Show, San Luis Obispo, CA
2020 Art Central Gallery, “Little Treasures”, Exhibition, San Luis Obispo, CA
2019 San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, “Brushstrokes”, California-wide Juried Exhibition, CA
2019 2020 Art Central Gallery, “Little Treasures”, Exhibition, San Luis Obispo, CA
2018 The Hub Finale Art Show Exhibition, San Luis Obispo, CA
2018 MBAA-Juried Exhibition, Morro Bay, CA
Rewards
2019 Third Place, Annual Juried Exhibition, Morro Bay, CA