Rebecca Rosenthal
rebrose245@gmail.com
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Rebecca is a designer and visual artist from New York studying Design at the University of Texas at Austin.
My work explores the intersection of art and design, using my technical foundation as a fine artist to inform my approach to form, material, and composition. I draw from traditional artistic practices to guide my design decisions, grounding conceptual ideas in careful observation and craft.
I grew up with a deep love for painting and visual culture. Museums were a constant presence in my life, shaping how I understand space, narrative, and material. Early exposure to art history and studio practice trained my eye to notice detail, texture, and light, and it continues to influence how I approach both physical objects and graphic work.
As I move between fine art and design, I remain interested in how structure and emotion coexist. Whether working in oil paint, typography, or fabrication, I prioritize intentional form, material sensitivity, and thoughtful composition. My goal is to create work that feels both precise and expressive, balancing technical discipline with curiosity.
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SELECTED WORKS
CASLON TYPE SPECIMEN EXPLORATION
2025
Role
Designer
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Digital Mockups, Typography, Layout Design
A type specimen poster that reimagines Caslon, an eighteenth-century serif by William Caslon, emphasizing its warmth, humanist structure, and enduring presence in book design.
TYPEOGRAPHY ADVERTISMENT POSTER STUDY
2025
Role
Designer
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Digital Mockups, Typography, Layout Design
Using only black and white text, I designed a dynamic dance advertisement that creates movement through hierarchy, spacing, and scale, allowing typography alone to reflect the energy of the performance.
CAROLINA CHICKADEE BIRDHOUSE
2025
Role
Designer
Skills
Woodworking, Laser Cutting, UV Printing, Orthographic Drawing, Material Exploration, Fabrication, Structural Design, Adobe Illustrator, Woodshop Tools
A birdhouse designed for the Carolina Chickadee that translates the materials and architectural character of the Austin Capitol into a small-scale habitat using laser cutting, UV printing, and woodshop fabrication.
OMELETTE SPATULA
2026
Role
Object Designer
Skills
Wood Fabrication, Surface Preparation, Staining and Sealing, Material Durability Testing, Orthographic rendering
Designed and fabricated a wooden spatula engineered to fully support an omelette during a flip, increasing surface coverage and stability to prevent spillage.
BOOT STUDY
2023
Medium
Oil
Skills
Oil Painting, Surface Preparation, Composition Development, Observational Rendering
An observational oil study of worn boots, focusing on texture and the subtle shifts of light across leather. The painting examines material presence and the quiet narrative embedded in everyday objects.
NINE BALL
2024
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Skills
Acrylic Painting, Figure Rendering, Interior Composition, Light and Shadow Modeling, Color Contrast, Brush Control
Depicts an intimate interior scene through saturated color contrast and loose brushwork, using light and composition to heighten tension around the act of the shot.
DIFFUSION
2025
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Skills
Acrylic Painting, Color Theory, Composition Development, Brush Technique, Surface Preparation
An acrylic painting that explores atmosphere and light through layered color, expressive brushwork, and abstracted architectural forms to capture the intensity and movement of a sunset.
SELF-PORTRAIT
2025
Medium
Charcoal on Paper
Skills
Charcoal Rendering, Observational Drawing, Value Control
Created a charcoal self-portrait that emphasizes tonal contrast, proportion, and light modeling to convey depth and psychological presence.