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Motherhood

Birds of India
31 Jul 2018

Birds of India

by racheljesprague@gmail.com | posted in: fine art, Motherhood, Uncategorized | 1

I am so excited to have finished my birds of India series!  While painting each one, I began to realize how my memories of these birds are strongly tied to vivid moments from my time spent in Chandigarh, specifically relating … Continued

the sun does shine for everyone.
14 Nov 2016

the sun does shine for everyone.

by racheljesprague@gmail.com | posted in: Motherhood, Uncategorized, Writing process | 3

I have been stewing and thinking and thinking and stewing about the world this past week.  I think like most people my main fear, thought, worry, grievance is in the question that keeps rattling through my head–  “what does this … Continued

Summer; a summary of sorts
5 Sep 2016

Summer; a summary of sorts

by racheljesprague@gmail.com | posted in: Book dummy, Illustration process, Illustrator at work, Motherhood, Writing process | 1

Summer–  home with my daughters during the day– naturally I had ambitions of getting so much done. It took at least a month for me to realize and remember that summer is impossible.   There is no chance for any … Continued

Ready reader one, and two
7 Mar 2016

Ready reader one, and two

by racheljesprague@gmail.com | posted in: Book dummy, Illustration process, Illustrator at work, Motherhood, Writing process | 1

Ready reader one, and two. That moment when someone who you care about– really, really care about– reads your work for the first time….   It’s one part terrifying, two parts very soothing. There is this sandwich of women who … Continued

Big Beautiful Dreams
22 Dec 2015

Big Beautiful Dreams

by racheljesprague@gmail.com | posted in: Botanical, Motherhood, Snails | 2

Sometimes in the quiet moments I glaze my eyes over and meditate on motherhood and the role it has played in my life, and the role it continues to play in how my career is unfolding– I’m a mother now … Continued

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Thank you so much for visiting. I am always interested to hear what you think. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about purchasing prints, or for illustration inquiries. I am currently taking new clients. Thanks! ~Rachel
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