Growing up with a father who was an artist, I’ve painted off and on my entire life. In 2018 I began to pursue it. In 2021 my art really began to take off. I consider myself a self-taught artist but have taken several courses over the past few years.
I grew up on Lake Wateree, S.C. I’ve bounced back and forth from Columbia and Camden and currently live in West Columbia
I’m an abstract artist so I love the creativity that Mixed Media allows me to have. With Fluid Acrylics, I love the way the paint moves and creates beautiful shapes and colors.
My studio space is at my home. It’s small and packed full of art supplies! I’ve shown my work at various locations in the Midlands. Currently, I have several pieces at Aloft Downtown and several international online exhibits. Beginning in May, I’ll have several pieces on exhibit at the Koger Center. There are shows planned for later this year.
My greatest influence so far is Ginger Thomas. I’ve taken every course she has offered, and I’ve learned so much from her about Mixed Media art. Then, of course, my father who was a fantastic artist. I don’t make art like he did, but he was the inspiration that sparked my interest in the beginning.
Unique art is what I’m all about. It’s my personal mission to make art that is different. Like nothing anyone has seen before. It has to be pretty; it has to push the boundaries and it has to be intriguing. In my Mixed Media art, I love to find things to use in the structure that no one that I know of has ever considered. I also enjoy the challenge of applying many different types of texture into one piece. There are so many interesting layers and tiny surprises that someone has to look for to see.
Pascale Sexton Bilgis is my favorite SC-based visual artist. Not only is she my friend but she’s an incredibly gifted artist. She has a special way with colors, structure, and composition. Her art is always vibrant, unique, and interesting. You can see her personality come through in her work.
Currently I’m working on getting art ready for the Cottontown Art Crawl. Also, finishing up several pieces for the Koger Center in May. I’ll have three pieces at the Crooked Creek Art League Spring Show in Chapin. That will take place starting Feb. 28 and run through March 26 After the Cottontown Art Crawl I’ll begin to work on ten to twelve pieces for a solo show this fall!
To see more of Rebecca Horne’s work visit her website.