A slice of Rachel’s Dragonfly, a work in progress
Rachel West 
is my favorite artist.
You probably haven’t heard of her as she has been hidden away in Winnipeg’s creative hinterland.
Although Rachel captures all kinds of subjects with her brush, I find her paintings of animals “Rock Star Special”.
The first portrait is of Winston and Oliver, her beloved pets now passed on.
With my advanced, not, photography skills I do my best to capture this original work of art.
The shot of the wolf below is from a Limited Edition Print.
I was so excited when I got my prints that I sent one to Jon Voight.
The Duck below is also from a Limited Edition Print.
However, as you can see from images below the Duck, Rachel paints many other things.
Rachel, who works on a commission basis:
Captures humans in their natural habitat.
Her style travels from a realistic eye to a fanciful perception.
Some of her earlier works were of fairies and their world.
I don’t have a fairy painting to show you right now, but the pretty and dreamy way she has rendered this painting of our father’s home speaks to that quality.
And just how hot is this Haida inspired painting of a Raven?
When you turn it upside down, there is a Wolf in the tail!
AFTERMATH:
I’m far, far away from Queen’s end.
I go to bed, in my temporary Winnipeg bed. I’m homesick, and it’s hard to sleep.
I try counting sheep jumping over a fence. The sheep turn into all the photos I’ve taken of Rachel’s work, more than I can fit into this Post.
SUMMATION:
OMG! Would I ever love a Rachel West painting of Queen’s end, a night shot with all the lights!
Rachel’s rendition of the Silver Surfer on her imagined background
How sexy would that look?
This artist ROCKS…thanks for posting this blog and shining some light on this unknown talent. Although they are all awesome, I find the Silver Surfer particularly SEXY.
I find your comment particularly SEXY! Thank you!
Great find. Love the slice of dragonfly especially.
Yes, Rachel is a “find”! I love the Dragonfly as well. I can hardly wait until it’s finished!
Sweet! Rachel is very talented!
Thanks, luv you for saying so!
very good, Rachel is a talented artist!
Norman
Norman Orenstein Norman Orenstein Music Inc. tel 416-516-3755 fax 416-516-3955 http://www.NormanOrenstein.com
“Queen’s end” writes: > > > > > Resa McConaghy posted: “ A slice of Rachel’s Dragonfly, a work in progress > >Rachel West is my favorite artist. > >You probably haven’t heard of her as she has been hidden away in Winnipeg’s creative hinte” > > > > > >
Thanks for the “shout out”
What beautiful artwork – I looooove the dragofly!!!
Everyone seems to love the “Dragonfly” Thanks so much for your appreciation of Rachel’s work. I Iove it, too.
You are a long way from home…!
Rachael’s work is simply gorgeous. I love the versatility she employs.!
And, the dragonfly is incredible; she sure knows how to capture light..!
Hope you’re not too homesick…
Rachel is very versatile, and gorgeous is an excellent word to describe her work. Carolyn, I am so homesick. However, my niece I’m staying with is a rock. ♥
I LERV the raven. And the duck. Am seeing a bird theme here… Hope you can still breathe so far from home! xo
Birds and all animals are are a theme of Rachel’s. I luv the wolf in the Raven’s tail. ….Inhale….exhale…..
The prairies have spawned many important artists through the years. Being a prairie girl myself. And being an avid art collector of prairie artists I would say is a woman destined for great things. Thank you for Resa for sharing. Virginia
How interesting that you collect art from prairie artists. I’m so glad you enjoyed Rachel’s work. – Resa
She’s very talented. Thank you for sharing these, Resa.
My pleasure! Thanks for dropping by!
They are a magnificents picture. Sorry, my english is so bad but I love so much
She is a beautiful talent and a gentle soul. Thank you for commenting!
Thanks to you to, I’m so sorry for my english
Do not be sorry. I should be sorry for my lack of multilingual ability….but I now have the Translator.
Thank you for introducing me to Rachel West, Resa. Her work is lovely. I especially appreciate her wolf, her duck and your father’s home. I think his home is my favorite. It looks pretty idyllic. So sorry to hear you are homesick.
Lori, thank you for saying so. I can hardly wait to go back to Queen’s end! I’m coming by the patio after post this.
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Thank you! This is awesome!!!!!
You’re welcome, my friend.
I love the drawings of animals!
They Are Wonderful!
I found your blog through maxima and you are a fascinating woman and extremely talented, you should be very proud of yourself.
Thank you so much for your lovely compliment! Have a wonderful Sunday, Monday and every day!