The work of one time Pacific Palms resident and artist, Rachel Reading, has been featured in a new renovation series.
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Blue Lagoon Build showcases the home of former contestants from the TV series The Block, Kyal and Kara Demmrich.
Rachel was approached by Kara prior to the series to commission an artwork for their family home, sparking the couple's interest for Rachel to feature in the two-part series that premiered on Sunday, August 22 on 9Life.
"I was just so moved that she loved my style, and after a few emails back and forth she asked if I would be interested in filming on their new series - how could I say no," Rachel said?
"I am passionate about original art and love architecture, so combining my art with Kyal and Kara's style along with other featured designers and artists just made me feel true to myself and my passion."
Having spent most of her life in the Mid North Coast, Rachel says it is the natural beauty of this area that inspires her art.
I was just so moved that she loved my style, and after a few emails back and forth she asked if I would be interested in filming on their new series - how could I say no?
- Rachel Reading
Rachel grew up in Pacific Palms before moving to Wallabi Point where she lives with her husband and three small children, who are currently at home learning with Rachel due to the NSW stay at home order.
"Rocking the mum, work, passion and now teacher juggle is real," she said.
"One of my favourite quotes is 'be patient with yourself, nothing in nature blooms all year round,' which I think is relevant to young creatives now more than ever."
With the lockdown in NSW in place it has been hard for galleries to open and exhibitions to take place, Rachel said.
"I am grateful for platforms like Instagram and Facebook which allow me to still communicate with my audience."
You can find Rachel and her artworks via her online portfolio and social media channels.
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