Rebekka in Japan by Matthew O'Connor in Corvallis

Hi!! I am a New-York born and raised artist who is now living in the sweet natural hills of Corvallis, Oregon. I am a lifelong self-taught artist in many mediums--specializing in oil painting, graphite, pencil, and ink. My favorite subjects are portraits, but am also practiced in landscape, architecture, animals, and am open to all subjects. Alongside my self-directed practice, I am professionally taught since about 14 years old, at institutions such as the Mill Street Loft in Hudson Valley, NY, as well as numerous workshops. I also studied art at Seminole State College of Florida and Oregon State University. I currently co-own my art business, Temperance Collective LLC, with my partner in Corvallis--where we offer a range of services such as custom commissions, photography services, and live portrait drawing events. We also sell wholesale art through several local businesses, and travel around the state selling our products at festivals, markets, and art shows. I am extremely interested in branching out into mural painting and large-scale work, as well as diving deeper into my live portrait drawing business. Please contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I'd be happy to work with you!