Category Archives: Work in Progress

I’ve Been Blogging in My Head!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Rachel Rodenborg

  So, I’m not sure what it says that I only blogged once last year, only that I’m  wicked embarrassed about it. It was a crazy year and I did plan a wedding and get married, but seriously–ONE blog post?! … Continue reading →

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Learning to Walk the Whimsical Walk

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

I mentioned a couple of times that I am exploring a new artform called mixed media. It reminds me a lot of mosaic, only without the glass shards everywhere. Instead, the flurry of artistic precipitation consists of bits of paper, … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween from Seriously Whimsical Studio!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

I’ve been quite busy playing with all sorts of mixed media art supplies lately and thought I would share a few pieces that I’ve been working on. In honor of today’s spook-tacular holiday, here are few little sullen goth witches … Continue reading →

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Making ART!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

Have I mentioned that I love art? I do…especially if I get to get my fingers all smeary when I make it. I also love combining an eclectic hodge-podge of stuff that doesn’t necessarily go together but, then again, somehow … Continue reading →

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Mosaics, Drawing and Catch-Up Oh My!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

Has it really be nearly two months since I last posted here? Sheesh. Time sure flies. It’s been a busy summer–at work, at home, and in my studio. The good news is my silence does not mean that I haven’t … Continue reading →

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What Are You Passionate About?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

More and more I’m noticing that I am surrounded by individuals who are exceptionally passionate about what matters most to them. You’ll know it when you see it and its positively brilliant to experience. Music, politics, sports, art, health, food, … Continue reading →

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I smell Spring in the air!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

I realize that I missed last week’s post–I am moving my life (and my studio) to a new location on a trendy little artsy-fartsy street in St. Paul and I’m  super excited. That said, I am also completely overwhelmed, behind-the-eight-ball, … Continue reading →

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Finished! (And Starting a New One…)

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

Last week I finished grouting “Tree” and had to do some shuffling to get her upright in my space so that I could get a picture of her. That took some doing–she’s BIG and HEAVY–but I finally have a picture … Continue reading →

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A New Piece and “Tree” Update!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

I was traveling for business last week on Thursday and I couldn’t get to my blog post–so I’m posting two updates today. First, a piece you probably have never seen before. I call her “Our Lady of Shooting Stars.”   … Continue reading →

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“Tree” Update

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Rachel Rodenborg

I’ve been purposefully working on “Tree”–the piece that is based on one of my favorite yoga poses. The background is starting to fill in now–and I hope to finish the piece work by the end of the weekend. (In a … Continue reading →

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