A California native, Rachel Uchizono spent years in New York, where the varied landscapes and seasonal changes of the northeast inspired her affinity for the outdoors. Now a resident of Laguna Beach, Rachel began to formalize her love for the wilderness through painting. Many of her works capture the myriad of light and color prevalent in the California coastline’s landscapes and seascapes. Her still life paintings echo this sensitivity to light, shadow and the vivid colors of native flowers and foliage. Rachel Uchizono has devoted the last several years to studying and refining her skills in the "plein air" tradition. She exhibits at Studio 7 Gallery in Laguna Beach. "California provides a remarkable landscape for capturing the play of light and color in nature. I actively pursue inspiration from wild and undiscovered locations, seeking a unique view of this magnificent region of the country." REGIONAL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2004 Laguna Art Musem Auction received "Artist's Choice Award" 2004-2005 Crystal Cove Alliance Invitational 2005 Maynard Dixon Artist in residence 2006 Borrego Springs Invitational 2008 LPAPA Best of Plein Air show 2009 High Noon Show Phoenix, AZ 2002 Art Affair Laguna Beach, CA 2001-2010 Studio 7 Gallery Laguna Beach, CA 2003-2010 The Sawdust Festival Laguna Beach, CA