It’s been busy in the studio… I just finished this parrot painting for the Online School, and plan to unveil the tutorial in mid-May. If it looks familiar, you are correct – it’s featured on my website, and many subscribers requested a tutorial. It it was fun to create for a second time! Pendant I…
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How to Paint a Watercolor Wren
Here’s what’s happening in the studio (which looks great because we had lovely guests last week, and a reason to clean): Wrens: The past month has been all about wrens – I am pleased to reveal the newest video tutorial – this Wren in Watercolor. You can click the image to watch the Introduction, or go to The…
Adventures at a Big Time Art Show
It’s Spring! Dance and Sing! Great things are happening! In sharing this post, I hope you will be inspired to persevere and never give up. Good things take time. The Youtube channel just reached 3000 subscribers – it’s crazy! Kudos to my nephew, Jake Phillips, who got the idea started about a year ago. My first big time art show was…
Big Time Art Show and New Watercolor Tutorial
Lots of great things are happening on this blizzard day of 2017! My husband and I just finished shoveling, which I love, and It’s time to sit down and give you an update. I’m preparing for my first big time art show, the 33rd Annual North Penn Select Craft Show this Saturday, March 18 at…
Watercolor West Highland Terrier
Back in 2012, my very first pet portrait was a West Highland White Terrier – a gift for a good friend and former colleague. Here is the latest watercolor painting, another “Westie,” an 8″ x 10″ portrait based on a photo from Chris Keller on Pixabay. This portrait had unique challenges: The hair patterns required…
How to Paint a Watercolor Kitten
Here’s the newest video in the Online School – This kitten in real time! Many of you have joined the school and have contacted me with your encouragement and suggestions – thank you! If you have the time, check out the school – there is a free tutorial! Here’s the link: http://rebeccarhodes.teachable.com/ I’ll be working on…
Online Watercolor School Revealed!
I’m thrilled to reveal the newest project, and what I’ve been working on for the past six weeks – my new Online School! Here’s the idea: One monthly payment provides access to all video tutorials, created and narrated by me. New videos will be added as soon as I can create them. Each…
“Little Mongrel” Video Tutorial is Here!
Thanks for all of your ideas for naming this little guy! You can see the sped up video on my Youtube channel, or subscribe to my Online School to view the painting in real time! Enjoy!
Watercolor Portrait – Musician – Daimon Price
I have been working on some portraits in preparation for the May exhibition at the Twisted Olive in Bethlehem, PA. I’m excited to be able to finally show you this watercolor portrait of musician and a former student, Daimon Price! A singer/songwriter from the Lehigh Valley, PA, Daimon is currently the lead singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitarist in…
Watercolor Pet Portrait – Grey Striped Cat “Fleo”
This is an 8 x 10 inch gallery wrapped watercolor portrait of a grey striped cat that reminds me of one of my favorite cats, “Fleo.” Watch the video HERE! When we were growing up in Mifflin County, PA, we lived on a small farm. Maybe not a farm as most people know it, but it…
