Welcome!
I’m Rachel Cook, the artist on this beautiful journey.
I have loved to create since I was a young child. My creativity was nourished as I grew up through many experiences in 4-H, from painting ceramics to woodworking to floral arrangements to cake decorating and so much more.
Creating has always made me feel alive.
When I wasn’t lost in creating, I’d spend my free time reading or writing stories. I spent ten years as a teacher, helping others to grow and develop in their skills, but I lost my own belonging to create in those years. Regaining that freedom to create again has been life-changing for me.
In that freedom I gained, I also gained time, allowing myself to be more present with my husband, daughter, and in the simple daily nuances that drive this beautiful life. I have found a slower rhythm that soothes my soul and my connection with God’s beautiful creation.
It is my hope that as you happen upon my artwork, you too will find yourself able to pause. Slow down, even if just for a moment, and take in the beauty it offers. The beauty in the simple moments of life. The beauty of nature. The beauty that surrounds each of us every day if we just take a moment to notice.