Curlsofred
by Rachel Knowles
Mixed media paintings + quiet stories rooted in nature
I am a mixed-media artist based in rural Kansas whose work is rooted in nature, memory, and quiet resilience. My paintings blend ink, acrylic and embroidery inspired linework to explore the spaces between fragility and strength. Branches, roots, insects, and layered landscapes appear often, acting as visual metaphors for connectiong, growth, and the stories we carry beneath the surface.
My process is intuitive and tactile. I build in layers, allowing color and mark-making to respond to one another until a piece feels alive. Each work holds movement and texture, inviting the viewer to slow down and look closely.
Influenced by wide-open plains, personal grief history, and the quiet rhythyms of everyday life, I create art that feels both grounded and luminous. My goal is simple: to make work that offers a moment of stillness, recognition, and breath for the person who lives with it.
Inquiries on commissions, or additional paintings/prints can be sent to rk@curlsofred.com.