rachael springman
about me & my art
Based in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rachael Springman is a self-taught artist who creates work deeply rooted in personal experience and emotional introspection. While art has always played a meaningful role in her life, the past few years have marked a shift toward a more focused and immersive studio practice, resulting in a growing body of physical works.
Drawing inspiration from her own mental health journey, Rachael uses painting as both a therapeutic outlet and a powerful means of communication. Her work often explores complex emotional landscapes, translating intangible thoughts and feelings into vivid, tangible form.
Known for a signature use of bright, energetic colors and fine detail, her style creates a striking contrast between visual vibrancy and the often darker themes at play. Dreamlike, ethereal elements frequently appear throughout her work, inviting viewers into a surreal yet familiar space where difficult emotions are given form and presence.
Most Current Works
Check out a preview of my most current works below. Follow along on Instagram to see what is coming soon!
a scarf
An exploration in blending of various colors, textures, and perspective.
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More images and info coming soon.
the demise of venus
This painting is inspired by the painting "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli. Venus being the Roman goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and victory. I have always had a great appreciation of the Renaissance and Baroque paintings so it was fun to gain inspiration and study from those works.
shortness of breath
My first large oil painting - I learned a lot while painting this piece.
"Shortness of Breath" was an exploration of panic attacks. The fish lies among the droplets of water unable to breath - existing in a space that could provide relief in the right conditions but it is out of reach and powerless to change it's predicament during this time. Reality distorts around the hands as feeling sinks away into the drain.