Rachel Morrell creates abstract and semi-abstract paintings in acrylics, oils and mixed media. Her inspiration comes from the east coast, moorland, gills, wykes, abbeys and former industrial ruins in North Yorkshire. The many layers in her work represent the textures, patterns and strata of the landscape. She has a particular interest in the way nature will return and take over derelict and ruined buildings given little or no encouragement.
From her studio in Wensleydale she can see the constantly changing light and weather playing over the scars and hill tops and this underlies her work.
Looking down the cliffs on the rock formations below during her walk along the Yorkshire coast Cleveland way has also been an influence, as have her annual trips to the North West Highlands of Scotland
2017-2018 Four month Portfolio Course at Bridge House Arts, Ullapool, NW Highlands.
In 2019 she completed an MA in Creative Practice at Leeds Arts University.
She is a successful exhibitor with the North Yorks Open Studios 2022 and 2023, the Great North Art Show 2022, Inspired by Gallery in Danby and Richmond Station..
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Instagram: @rachelmorrellart
email: rachelmorellart@gmail.com