Pushing the Boundaries
Pittsford Fine Art
4 N Main St.
Jan 2, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rebecca Maynard is the featured artist at Pittsford Fine Art for the month of January. Maynard has been an integral part of Pittsford Fine Art since its grand opening in December 2019. In addition to her artistic talents, Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and compassion as a mental health clinician and as the Vice President of Service Excellence at East House Inc., in Rochester, NY. Her dual passions for both healing and art intertwine in a unique and inspiring way, with her artistic practice serving as a deeply meditative and restorative process.

Rebecca’s artistic journey began in 2011, when she discovered the transformative power of painting. What started as a personal exploration quickly evolved into a lifelong pursuit of creative expression. Since then, she has continuously experimented with various mediums and techniques, constantly evolving her artistic process.

Rebecca’s approach to art is characterized by a spirit of adventure and innovation. She is not afraid to push boundaries, often experimenting with unconventional materials and methods. For example, she creates her own collage papers with a gelli plate and deli paper, and she uses hot wax on rice paper to create stunning watercolor batik paintings. Her use of masking fluids and tape allows her to preserve lightness and add intricate details, while synthetic YUPO paper enables the free-flowing movement of alcohol ink. Her acrylic paintings often feature striking, colorful cells created by torching the surface, adding an organic, unpredictable element to her work. Rebecca has explored the art of block printing, carving intricate designs into linoleum or rubber blocks and using ink to transfer her carvings onto various surfaces.

Rebecca’s art is a visual expression of her belief in the power of creativity to heal, inspire, and connect. Whether through the deliberate stillness of a landscape or the energetic flow of abstract shapes, her work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own moments of peace and wonder.

Image: Poppin Poppies by Rebecca Maynard