Biography
Rachel Harnish has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and currently lives in Rochester, New York. She loves to inspire others, and bring positive energy into the world.
Education
- 2006 — 2007
- Nazareth College of Rochester
- 2007 — 2008
- B.F.A. Studio Art, Sculpture SUNY Brockport
- 2008 — 2010
- B.F.A. Studio Art, Ceramics SUNY Oswego
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY Oswego
Artist Timeline
- Created "Relentless" image for Tanya Diona Graham (https://www.facebook.com/TanyaDiona) and Russell Graham (https://www.facebook.com/RussellGrahamMusic) (September 2020)
- Creates artwork for Nik Entertainment (2015 — Present)
- Displayed and sold art at "Wine Sense" (Rochester, NY): 2012 — 2015
- Designed images for Roc. Brewing Co. November 2011 — January 2012
- Won Honorable Mention in the Online Artistic Circle Competition for Mandalas, December 2011
- Chosen to show art in I-square Gallery's first art show, November 2011 — December 2011. A gallery opens for one year to showcase the artistic talent of residents living in Irondequoit, NY
- Displayed art at Grass Roots Art Gallery, (Rochester, NY) October 2011
- Showed artwork at Grass Roots Art Gallery, (Rochester, NY) January — February 2011
- Exhibited Paintings at Vino's Wine Bar (Webster, NY), Winter 2011 — Spring 2011
- SUNY Oswego B.F.A. Exhibition 2010: Displayed ceramic works "Composition 1, 2, & 3" as well as an Installation called "Mania"
- Featured a painting, "Where is Home?" in Rochester Contemporary's Members Show 2009
- Solo Art Show at "The Mez" coffee shop in Rochester, July 2009 entitled "Rachel's Art Show" which was advertised in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
- Featured as artist of the week in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle newspaper in July 2009 for "Strive"
- SUNY Oswego's Student Art show 2009: ceramic piece "Strive" accepted for showing
- Accepted into SUNY Oswego's B.F.A. Program spring semester, 2009
- Featured a painting, "Confused Memory" in Rochester Contemporary's Members Show 2008.
- Created website for artwork in 2008. Updated frequently with new work as it is completed.
- Accepted into the B.F.A. program at SUNY Brockport in 2008
- Nazareth College of Rochester Student Art Show 2008 — Three pieces accepted to be shown
- Accepted into Nazareth College of Rochester's "Summer School of the Arts" program summer of 2005 & 2006
Teaching Experience
- Private lessons have been offered since 2010
- Teachers aide in hand-building ceramics class fall 2009 SUNY Oswego.
- Teachers aide at Nazareth Summer School of the Arts July 2009
- Taught painting, mixed media, drawing, and ceramics
- Mentor to high school kids learning about college art programs