Currently, I am a full time Painter. I have always been an artist and knew i didnt need to go further in deciding what life i would lead. my first venture was with "Saje Naturals" or " Aroma Joy" back in the day. i designed and produced a line of Raku aromatherapy jewellery. this only fuled my love of fire and burning things in barrels. also satisfied the chemist in me, fluxing glazes and playing with reduction. i think i was 12 when i started that business. very lucrative. then i bought my first Phaff and designed a line of clothing under the name of "second time around". mostly hippie dresses made of vintage bedsheets and found fibers, sold them at every folk/music festival i could get to. i loved the travel and painstakeing hours of pricked fingers and backwards cut patern pieces. i had my first daughter around this time. she didnt hault my prodution, i slung her to my back and kept moving. that year i started painting and really havent stopped.
at first i painted on found wood, plaster anything i could find. then stretched my own canvas and well now, i just buy it cause i go through it so fast. but there is nothing like painting on your own made canvas, something feels better with it. maybe it has more of you in it.
along the way i dabled in glass blowing, everything clay (by clay i mean stoneware pocelain, real clay) , iron, welding, sculpting in wood, metal and clay, house building, electrical,silver jewellery and gems setting,dyeing fibers with natural dye like onions..there beautiful for color,crochet,buck skin booty making(moccasin), my native tribes beading, batik, makeing air release molds. i also play guitar, sing and wright songs, i'm trying to master the madolin. i feel like i can make anything but only because if i dont know, i will find out how...it is limitless what your hands can do. add a little creative power and you will impress yourself.
oops i forgot i also wrote a book last year...and i have a second daughter too :)
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wirrow on May 5, 2009, 5:34 am
tailcast chat tonight:D 9pm UK time all details here http://www.tailcast.com/article-stickam-chat-26424.html [ http://www.worldtimezone.com/ to see what time it will be for you]
Jenny1763 on May 4, 2009, 3:16 pm
Hi Rebecca, I like your triptychs!
Syd on Mar 26, 2009, 12:47 pm
Hey Rebecca! Just dropping in to see how you're faring. s
Fingercheese on Mar 1, 2009, 8:30 am
Your artwork is incredible...wonderul....inspireing....
Steff298 on Feb 25, 2009, 10:06 pm
AMAZING!
Joaquin Restrepo on Feb 22, 2009, 9:00 am
Hi Rebecca.... I am sorry it took so long to answer.... I been making a new exposition right now, its taking all my free time... And... I bought a new video camera to make my videos better, but it is so good that it crashes my computer... so... I will need a new computer so I can upload my videos.... Hahahhaha What have you been up to?? nice talking with you!!!
on Feb 17, 2009, 12:51 pm
I'm very disappointed that I found out the tailcastapi channel on YouTube is posting some of our videos without attribution to our YT channel. They are using us to promote tailcast without caring enough to ask our permission or give us credit. I've flagged the videos that belong to me for copyright infringement! Sending this to everyone on my friend list.
Rebecca Bessette on Feb 1, 2009, 10:45 pm
they are aromatherapy vessels. you put oil in the top and it scents the room,car,you,ect.. kinda cool, and i get to raku them, i like fire so its a win win.
Neelesh on Jan 25, 2009, 2:44 pm
did it :P http://www.tailcast.com/image-jonas-zombies-22916.html?coming=work-588
Neelesh on Jan 10, 2009, 5:05 am
Hey thnx for the friend request :D
EagleCrowOwl on Jan 8, 2009, 1:08 pm
thank you so much for the lovely comment on Persevere. I appreciate it. Your work is very beautiful. I particularly like your tree paintings. Nice to meet you. :)
Tom1702 on Jan 2, 2009, 5:49 am
Hey Rebecca! Well aren't you a multi-talented one?! :D Your art is amazing. Love the cosmic vibe of some of the canvas pieces, and the ones with trees are cool. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year.
Gone Johnson on Nov 17, 2008, 6:23 pm
Wut are those things surrounded by pebbles??
cop that art on Aug 20, 2008, 11:40 am
i've really enjoyed checking out your art.multiple panels is definetly your thing.way stoked on your stuff,keep painting!
Timothy John Luke Smith, PSA on Jul 16, 2008, 5:09 am
Great energy and spontanaeity (spelling). I loved watching your videos!!! Keep creating those wonderful paintings!
Tony on Jul 11, 2008, 1:19 am
my monthly hello
AVDJ on Jun 17, 2008, 2:55 am
you do some cool painting!
dunielle` on Jun 17, 2008, 1:04 am
i love your work!
cheekychen on Jun 2, 2008, 5:33 pm
great paintings! :D
Sarah Amstutz on May 28, 2008, 2:42 am
Thanks for the comment. I'm trying to get used to this site; there's too much to see! I keep getting distracted! Like on your page; your work is breathtaking! Thanks for the inspiration!
Ick on Jun 7, 2008, 3:49 pm
Thanks for the vote, I'm glad you liked the video. I like the new stills.
One Woman Army on May 13, 2008, 12:39 am
I will hun :) thank you for being sweet and welcoming.. Ill try to get some stuff up this week
NISHI on May 12, 2008, 8:35 am
have a wonderful day!
Armida on May 10, 2008, 2:12 pm
Thank you, Rebecca. My media are acrylics and watercolor. I simply love your work.
Paulish on May 10, 2008, 8:51 am
Hi Rebecca! Thank you for the comment - I really appreciate it! I love all your tree artwork; it'd look perfect on the wall. When I have more time later I'm looking forward to watching your videos. :) P.
amillionfaces on May 10, 2008, 5:22 am
Thanks! You're stuff is really cool too.
Rebecca Bessette on May 9, 2008, 9:19 am
I will for sure Pete, just tell me when.
Pete22 on May 9, 2008, 12:51 am
wish I could...good luck and save one for us for our art auction for the new platform!
jamfree on May 8, 2008, 2:34 pm
wow these are realy cool, thanks soo much for finding me and leaving a comment, ofcorse ill paint ur house if im ever in canada xxx
Pete22 on May 6, 2008, 6:38 pm
Hi rebecca hope you are going to do an introduce yourself video....i did one (hated doing it because I am much more the shy type). Best Pete :)