Rachel Ingrid Robbins: Visual Artist and Therapeutic Art Practitioner
Email: rachelingridrobbins@gmail.com | Phone: 207-446-0926

Facebook and IG: @rightasraineclectic

 

Artist Statement

As an emerging artist, I explore the intersections of creativity, self-expression, and the human experience through a variety of mediums, including painting, prints, wearable art, and home décor. My work is driven by vibrant colors, textures, and playful forms, aiming to evoke emotional and visual resonance in each piece. I create personalized works through commissioned art, building connections that celebrate individuality and foster artistic growth.

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Professional Experience

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Owner/Artist: Right As Rain Eclectic Art — 2020–Present

• Founded and manage a thriving art business specializing in paintings, wearable art, accessories, gifts, and custom home décor.

• Achieved over $25,000 in sales since opening (2021–2024) through strategic marketing, including social media, direct outreach, and participation in expos and juried exhibitions.

• Established a strong presence within the Maine art community and transitioned to full-time artist, teaching and facilitating workshops.

• Collaborate with clients on commissioned works, offering tailored art experiences that meet personal visions.

College Instructor: University of Maine System, Maine Community College System— 2005–2015

• Taught creative writing, visual art, and psychology, developing and delivering engaging curricula.

• Mentored students, fostering their creative skills and expression both individually and in group settings.

 

Other Professional Experience

 

• CMA Certified art therapy practitioner, supporting personal development through creative expression.

• Twice-published author with HarperCollins.

• Skilled sales professional with expertise in fashion design, event planning, and trade show management.

• Proficient in illustration, social media management, web design, and SEO.

• Expertise in bookkeeping, customer service, and art handling.

 

Selected Exhibitions

• January 2025: Wintering-- Boothbay Region Art Foundation Gallery, Boothbay Harbor, ME

• December 2024: Art of Belonging: The Return — Barridoff Fine Art Auctions, Portland, ME

• September 2024: Mind — Sheepscot Art Preserve, Alna, ME

• August 2024: Carlo Pittore Costume Ball — Merrymeeting Hall, Bowdoinham, ME

• June 2024: Bureau of Agriculture, Food & Rural Resources Deering Exhibition — Augusta, ME

• May 2024: Come What May (Solo Show) — Whitefield Library & Community Center, Whitefield, ME

• November 2023: Art of Belonging — Barridoff Fine Art Auctions, Portland, ME

• November 2023: Water — UMVA Portland Gallery, Portland, ME

• August 2023: Reveals — Munka Gallery, Lewiston, ME

• July 2023: Waterways — LCYMCA, Newcastle, ME

• May 2023: Yellow — Munka Gallery, Lewiston, ME

• January 2023: Winter's Night — Munka Gallery, Lewiston, ME

• September 2022: Everything, Everywhere — Harlow Gallery, Hallowell, ME

• August 2022: Clear Water — Munka Gallery, Lewiston, ME

• May 2022: Cows and Moons — Munka Gallery, Lewiston, ME

• March 2022: Figurative — International Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

• January 2022: Waking Up (Solo Show) — The Maine House, Hallowell, ME

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

• July 2025: Blossom and Flame (Solo Exhibit) — Merrymeeting Arts Gallery, Bowdoinham, ME

• June 2025: Voices from the Water (Solo Show) — Dock Fore, Portland, ME

• May 2025: Crescendo --  Dutchman, Brunswick, ME

• May 2025: Washed Away --Portland Public Library, Portland, ME

 

Professional Clientele

• Evergreen Gallery of Maine Art (Augusta, ME)

• The Senator Inn and Spa (Augusta, ME)

• Cloud 9 Restaurant (Augusta, ME)

• MacFarlane Counseling (Augusta, ME)

• Gypsy Rose Tavern (Camden, ME)

• The Lemont Block Gallery Collective (Brunswick, ME)

• The Artwalk Shop and Studio (Winthrop, ME)

• Synergy Bodyworks and Wellness (Westbrook, ME)

• Central Lincoln County YMCA (Damariscotta, ME)

• Iris X Readings (Brattleboro, VT)

• The Maine House (Hallowell, ME)

• Maine Community Foundation (Ellsworth, ME)

• University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND)

 

Affiliations

• State of Maine Department of Agriculture

• Midcoast Union of Maine Visual Artists

• New England Foundation for the Arts

• Maine Arts Commission

• Kennebec Valley Art Association

• University of Maine

• Port Resources

• Make-A-Wish Foundation

• Epilepsy Foundation of New England

 

Education

• MFA, Creative Writing — University of Southern Maine

• BA, English/Psychology & BFA, Creative Writing/Visual Art — University of Maine at Farmington

 

Skills

• Mediums: Acrylic, watercolor, alcohol ink, pastel, gold leaf, charcoal

• Techniques: Fine art painting, intuitive spiritual portraiture, illustrative art, mixed media

• Software & Tools: Social media management, web design, SEO

• Additional Skills: Event management, trade show planning, public speaking, marketing strategy, bookkeeping, customer service, art handling

 

Publications & Press

• “UMVA Showcase Spring 2024: Martha Miller, Stephen Burt, Rachel Robbins, Lesley MacVane”; Maine Arts Journal [2024]

• Themes of the publication: Surrealism, the unconscious, the unknown, and the unsaid.

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