Art & Photos by Rachael

My WorkThis is a portrait of my brother, drawn resting on his elbow. I used graphite pencils to draw him. Then, I took a picture of my drawing and uploaded it onto my computer. Using Pixlr Express, I removed the white space around the drawing and replaced it with a digital background. The background is … Read more

My WorkThe shading method I used was contour-hatching. I used a 2B pencil for the initial sketch, as well as for the lighter shadows of the object. For the darker shadows, I used a 4B pencil. Then, I used a 6B pencil for the really dark and small details. Stop and ThinkFor each technique, the … Read more

My WorkMy inspiration for this tattoo was the Christian cross, however, I ended up combining different symbols that relate to Christianity. The overall tattoo is in the shape of a water droplet, symbolizing God’s grace. The droplet is divided using negative space, forming a sailboat on top of ocean waves. The boat’s sails form the … Read more

My WorkThis is a drawing of my brother’s boot. I first drew a pencil sketch and inked it with a fine, black pen. Then, I coloured the boot using coloured pencils. The same was used for the floor / background. I used brown, acrylic yarn as the shoelace and coated it in Elmer’s glue before … Read more

AboutMy name is Rachael Lao. I was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada when I was six years old. My family and I have been living in Canada for more than a decade now, though we still complain about the cold weather. During my spare time, I enjoy doing art, reading, playing music, … Read more