Patterns in Flight, Oil paintings of butterflies by Indianapolis artist, Rachel Steely

An oil painting series concerning butterfly wings over time by Indianapolis Fine Artist, Rachel Steely. View Patterns in Flight painting series

In the News:

Patterns in Flight Triptych chosen as 10 by 36 foot vinyl display at Indianapolis Arts Council's new building at 922 N. Pennsylvania St.

Upcoming Shows:

Patterns in Flight
Opening: August 6th, 2010
August 2010, Wug Laku's Studio and Garage, Indianapolis, Indiana, IDADA First Friday
Work will be showing through September 25th
1125 Brookside Ave #C7 Indianapolis, Indiana
Patterns in Flight
January 2011, Asbury University, Wilmore, Kentucky
1 Macklem Dr. Wilmore, Kentucky

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A short biography from the artist, Rachel Steely

I have always been drawn to natural, organic objects and choose to portray them with oil on textured surfaces. Often, I present my subject in "dynamic still life" with a shift of time through movement or growth-decay. I am originally from the rust-belt city of Rockford, Illinois. I left the manufacturing town to study fine art at Asbury College and find inspiration among the rolling hills and forests of rural Kentucky. Although consistently representational, I strive to create subtlety layered visual and philosophical metaphors. In 2005, I returned to the country's heartland where I am active in the local art community of Indianapolis, Indiana. Next to oil painting, my greatest passion is helping others appreciate art by teaching private classes.