Rachelle Lima
Rachelle Lima is an oil painter specializing in landscapes and still lifes.
Mainly self-taught, Rachelle followed a dream and so enrolled in Art History at a community college to help answer questions such as why do people paint what they do? She continued with Life Drawing, then fell in love with oil painting. She is passionate in her pursuit of emotion through oil paints, exploring color, texture, light and shadow, shapes, and design.
Rachelle's work has been featured in SoCal shows and exhibitions as well as in online showcases. Her work won Honorable Mention in the Oil Painters of America 2024 Spring Online Showcase.
Her work is inspired by the philosophy that "With each artwork, connections are generated and stories are shared. There is joy in a creative heart. There is strength in artistic authenticity and freedom in removing inhibitions and fear. Art connects the dots. Through creativity the world makes sense, we see humanity through another’s eyes, we heal."
Rachelle's student ID remains taped to her studio wall as a reminder to never give up, that it's never too late, and to always find a way forward.
www.rachellelimafineart.com