Rachel Strader Art

prints, watercolors, & science illustration

A dog portrait gift

May 13, 2017

This winter, I worked on a painting of my mom's dog, Maverick, for her birthday. I think we were all pleased with how it came out, Mav included! (And, I used watercolors I made at www.caseformaking.com)

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If you’re in Santa Cruz over the next two months stop by to check out this exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. I’ll have a piece on display alongside tons of other science and nature artists from the area.

A limited run of these color art prints of the Intertidal Seaweed Co. kombu and wakame designs will be available soon at their stand at the Fort Mason farmer’s market and website. I loved working on this project with Tessa and am happy these will be out there soon, alongside their yummy and sustainable seaweed. (Thanks to John @thegreathighway for printing!)

Black oystercatchers, my favorite birds to see (and hear!) at Linda Mar. #scratchboard (c) Rachel Strader 2024

I’m doing a holiday pop-up @traveler_surf_club this Saturday from 12-3. Have a surf and come check out some prints and cards! @seelie.studio will also be there with textile art ✨

I’ve been spending more time on the Central Coast, so it was great to work on this groundwater science illustration (c) Rachel Strader 2023

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I’m excited to be a part of this exhibit in Santa Cruz, opening March 11. I’ll also be at the Makers Market on April 29. Cruise through if you’re in the area!

I started this phase of being an artist over 10 years ago when I decided to paint an annual holiday card for friends and family. I lost my Mom just before the holidays last year, and just didn’t have it in me. A year plus later, it’s nice to be getting my mojo back. Wishing everyone a little extra beauty this season. (C)Rachel Strader 2022

Now through Dec. 16, get 15% off on my online shop!

Sunday! Come say hi and check out some notecards and prints out front of @thegreathighway It’s my first time doing a sale like this since 2019. Looking forward to seeing folks!