Rebecca Rosenthal




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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.





CV
NINE BALLAcrylic on Canvas


NINE BALL
2024
Acrylic on Canvas
11” x 14”

Role
Artist

Skills
Acrylic Painting, Surface Preparation, Composition Development, Compositional storytelling
DESCRIPTION

An acrylic painting depicting a figure leaning over a pool table in a dim interior. The composition explores artificial light, saturated color, and the tension between observation and narrative suggestion.

Problem: Translate a staged interior scene into paint while maintaining spatial depth, controlled value structure, and a cohesive color atmosphere. Focus on balancing figure, furniture, and background elements within a unified composition.

Process: Studied interior lighting and color temperature shifts to establish mood. Built form through layered brushwork, controlled value contrast, and varied edge treatment to describe depth and material texture.

Solution: The final painting captures a charged but quiet scene where the figure feels present yet ambiguous, encouraging the viewer to imagine the narrative beyond the frame.





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