About

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Rachel Wheatley

Handmade

Perfect Imperfection

Rachel smiling holding paint brushes

I have always loved creating, making things by hand, painting, crafting, sewing.

If it’s an arty activity - I am up for it!!. The pure and simple act of creating, putting paint on paper,

making marks, choosing colours, is endlessly satisfying to me.

I like to use a bit of everything in my work, to mix things up, and make up my own rules. I also love to sew, and have been running a textile side of my business of a few years now.

As a recovering perfectionist, I am now finding so much joy in embracing imperfections, the messy middle, the not having a plan and not knowing where my hands are taking me. Embracing the differences and things that go wrong are all lessons to be learnt and part of the process.

I like to use traditional and unconventional materials, found recourses and love giving ideas a go.

Originally from London, I did attend Art College back in the 90s, I loved my foundation year at Camberwell, but lost my ‘Artistic Way’ after my degree in graphic design. I currently live in Nottingham, painting in my bedroom and hoping to inspire others to get out their art materials and just have a play!

When I’m not creating, I am probably with my family, walking our dog, out in nature or reading a book. After years of being a full time mum whilst also home educating our two kids, it’s finally time for me to come home to myself and get those paints out!!