RACHEL SINGLETON
There is both fragility in the natural world around us, and exquisite, precious beauty. At this time, throughout our wild lands, waters and rugged hills, habitats are disappearing, and animals, birds and insects all show signs of struggle.
Can art change this?
ABOUT
'Each bird or animal I paint is the result of a long process of tuning in: of wandering in the fells and forests, by tarns and streams, hearing and seeing what crosses my path, noticing what pulls my attention. Invariably, a particular creature will make itself known. From here, I tune in more deeply, drawn into the wonder of it. I allow its essence to pervade me, coming through the brush onto the paper. Using flower essences - vibrational remedies that I make from the wild flowers surrounding the cottage where I live - I sprinkle these into the water as I paint, feeling that interplay of wild energies pervading the painting.
The resulting painting is like a prayer and a blessing. A focal point of energy and healing.
Like many artists, I feel a deep longing to speak for and invoke a loving relationships with the land I inhabit, and the creatures that inspire me. It is my hope that each painting helps to keep this wild, beautiful world at the forefront of our mind, rather than in the background.'
Rachel Singleton studied English Literature at Durham University, before going on to train in alternative therapies and wellbeing coaching. She has worked as a Transformational Wellbeing Practitioner for 25 years, supporting clients with their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. In 2017 she began painting as a way of connecting more deeply with her own wellbeing and the natural world around her. She now divides her time between wellbeing coaching and her work as a watercolour wildlife artist.
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