Rebecca Russow
Biography
Rebecca taught art for seventeen years, finishing the last eleven years as the school’s principal. She loves hearing from former students who’ve become artists, teachers or who simply grew up to appreciate art and world around them.
Upon retirement, she ran a successful photography business for ten years in the Chicago and Galena, Illinois areas. In 2019, she began to just make art, spend time with the family, play tennis and volunteer.
She is a member or on the board of several art and civic organizations. She began to show and sell her artwork in 2019.
Artist Statement
I strive to create harmony and cohesiveness while using an assortment of materials. This reminds me of finding commonalities with people from diverse backgrounds. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t – but I learn from each attempt.
Repetition of artistic elements helps create unity. If it doesn’t, I follow the advice of a former instructor and know that I am not finished yet! Creating art, like building good relationships, takes time and patience.
My goal is to hold the viewer’s attention for a sustained time, allowing them to consider the title and make a personal connection to my art.