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NFT Gallery digital art exhibition with colorful artworks by Rachel Winter

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Josh Ritter concert poster with illustrated musician playing guitar by Rachel Winter

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Holiday dancing animals, musical notes, gifts, and festive decorations by Rachel Winter

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Whimsical animals with party hats and streamers by Rachel Winter

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Hands folding and rolling a green leaf in six steps by Rachel Winter

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Child with multiple sclerosis surrounded by symbolic drawings by Rachel Winter

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She harnesses the powers of the rainbow in her work.

A party for the eyes!

Based in Montreal, Rachel’s career has taken her around the world, and she has a deep background in the creative industries. After studying fashion and working as a pattern designer in the US and Canada, she moved to Europe and became an illustrator living in London, Dublin and Paris. Street fashion, people watching, feminism and a mix of cultures constantly feed her with inspiration. Clients remark on the energy, enthusiasm and creativity that goes into everything she creates. Rachel has a degree in Illustration from the École de Création Visuelle in Paris, adding to her training in fashion design and costuming.

Approach

First, Rachel opens herself to a range of ideas and inspirations to find the right concept. Then, free and messy pencil sketching that explores various visual approaches is followed by digital work in Procreate to refine the piece and hone the palette and patterning to hit the perfect tone.

Style

Bold and colourful, and full of patterns and layers, Rachel’s images convey humour, rebellion and quirkiness, as well as more subtle emotional themes.

Languages

Rachel is fluent in English and French.

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Did you study illustration in college? I studied Illustration and Graphic design at ECV Paris. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Canada in a small mountain town called Nelson, it has a very strong artistic community so the idea of becoming a professional artist was always supported and encouraged. Where do you live now and what drew you there? I have just moved back to Canada after having lived in Europe for the past 7 years, so I am very excited to start discovering my new city of Toronto! Describe your studio for us I am actually in the process of setting up my studio, my husband and I just built a gorgeous desk for the space and I am still choosing the colours for my walls! Do you have a studio pet? I have a cat, Loki, who is probably actually a dog in a cat costume, he demands walks everyday, plays fetch and knows a few tricks. Who or What is your biggest inspiration? People watching, I love seeing how people interact when they’re in different situations. I find body language, and group dynamics fascinating. How do you get your ideas? Usually it's a flash of inspiration triggered by interesting people I see or meet. For example yesterday I saw this group of three teens at a thrift shop and they we so cool and uncool all at the same time, they were silly and shy, and you could tell the strength of their friendship. And even though I’ll probably never see them again I want to capture and share that feeling they gave me. Do you collect anything? Friends who live far away from me! What do you listen to when you work? Audiobooks and True Crime podcasts, gotta balance out my happy colourful illustrations with some stories of murder! What are your interests outside of illustration? Theatre, dance, and singing, once some covid restrictions lift in Canada I hope to enjoy more of that. What is the first record you bought? The original cast recording of Annie…Yeah I’m that cool. What would be your dream commission? One where the art that I create is being used to create positive change. What is the best use of illustration you have ever seen? Illustration can be so powerful, a way to tell a story or feeling without words, it doesn’t matter what language you speak, with an image we can communicate. What makes a good client brief? Creativity and open-mindedness, also I love it when it's weird! How much of your work is hand drawn? 100% - I start my sketches on old fashioned paper and pencil, then move to my ipad where I illustrate the rest by hand with an Apple pencil. Who is your art hero? My mum, she was my first teacher and continues to be my best critic. She is a multidisciplinary artist, working in writing, poetry, painting and collage. I am always so inspired by what she creates, it is very different than what I do but when you look closely you can see the connection. If you were not an illustrator, what would you be? Probably something in fashion or costume design, that was my career before I pivoted into illustration and it still holds a place in my heart and passion. Have you any hidden talents? Thrifting! I love searching for wacky and wonderful second-hand things. What movie can you watch over and over? Ever After - I’ll always love an alternative fairytale where the princess rescues herself.

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