Rachel Rickert's approach to plein-air painting has evolved with her recent move from Brooklyn to Joshua Tree. This transition has transformed her practice into a literal and metaphorical journey. While the works depicting the Joshua Tree landscape are now often painted from the land surrounding her home, the works painted in Wyoming were created on hiking expeditions over the course of a month-long trip. The process of painting plein-air in both locations can be grueling, as it involves enduring harsh weather conditions such as sun, wind, rain, heat, and cold, often within the same day. However, these challenges yield intimate paintings that capture moments of sheer bliss and awe. Read more...
Rachel Rickert Mojave Yucca, 2023 Oil on panel 6 x 6 in / 15.2 x 15.2 cm (RR-059)
Rachel Rickert Pioneer Country, 2023 Oil on panel 6 x 6 in / 15.2 x 15.2 cm (RR-065)
Rachel Rickert Rain Cloud, Wyoming, 2023 Oil on panel 6 x 6 in / 15.2 x 15.2 cm (RR-068)
Rachel Rickert painting in Joshua Tree, CA, photographed by Kate Shearer, 2023
Rachel Rickert Desert Hurricane, 2023 Oil on panel 6 x 6 in / 15.2 x 15.2 cm (RR-056)
Rachel Rickert Clouds over Onaga Trail, 2023 Oil on panel 6 x 6 in / 15.2 x 15.2 cm (RR-060)
Rachel Rickert Mojave Nightfall, 2023 Oil on panel 6 x 6 in / 15.2 x 15.2 cm (RR-057)
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