RAE LACHAT ART
Rachel Lachat Paintings
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NEW LANDS
Retelling of untouched seascapes and a celebration of the beautiful display nature presents to us at every changing light phase.
Imagine the sense of awe felt by the first human to step foot into these pristine scenes as they were bathed in the beautiful light displays being rendered by the heavens with each movement of the sun. Reconnect with the spectacular gifts that the heavens and nature have bestowed upon us and see them with a purity devoid of the modifications of man, perceived or physical.
"A Sunset Stroll Through The Rock Pools" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- A Brahminy Kite calls out in adoration at the iridescent lightshow the tide pools reflect back at the receding sun on a central coast beach in New South Wales, Australia. --- Oil on Canvas - 14" x 11" - SOLD
"Sun Rises Over The Rocks At Kings Beach" by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- The rocks bask in her beauty as the radiant sun rises over the waves to touch the rock pools at Kings Beach, Australia. --- Oil on Canvas - 16" x 20" - AU$TBA
"Cormorants Catch the Last Rays" by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- Cormorants grab at any rays that make it through the clouds on a winter's day in the late afternoon at Shelley Beach, Australia. --- Oil on Canvas - H x W - AU$TBA
The DESTITUTE
Pain, grief, alienation and abuse - a series of artworks composed during the lowest point of my life. A sad story of a mother’s grief as she struggles with alienation from my daughter, PTSD and the painful journey of betrayal.
“Betrayal” by Rachel Lachat (2024) --- The pain in your chest when you realise that you’ve given your heart to a loveless person, that the promises were empty and that you lost yourself trying to be lovable; you try to breathe, but there’s no air, just heartache. --- Oil on Canvas - 16” x 20” - AU$1,800
“Please Stop” by Rachel Lachat (2024) — When the flashbacks are triggered, when you are made to relive your traumas, there is nowhere to hide, again. — Oil on Canvas - 20” x 16” - AU$500
A mother’s musings
My children provide endless inspiration and capturing their antics is one of my favourite pastimes.
“Jackson on Mt Macedon” by Rachel Lachat (2024) --- Time stood still. The views from Mt Macedon took the words from everyone, even the young 18 year old. --- Watercolour on Cotton Paper - 14” x 11” - AU$180
“My Brother is NOT Funny” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Jackson thought he was hilarious. Violet did not agree. can't remember what Jackson was laughing about, but I definitely remember his hysterical giggles and Violet's unimpressed face peeking out from the bubbles. Watercolour on Paper - 42 cm x 29.7 cm - AU$180
PIECES OF MYSELF
A series of alla prima self-portrait painting of various pieces of myself, a brutally honest representation of what I saw in shape and light, rather than the person I believe to be there.
These were a series of paint-from-life art works that I started as part of a daily challenge. You can view the progress of these artworks on Instagram.
"My Left Hand" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Oil on Canvas - 6” x 8" - AU$250
"My Left Eye" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Oil on Canvas - 8" x 6" - AU$250
"My Lips" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Oil on Canvas - 8" x 6" - AU$250
"My Right Foot" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Oil on Canvas - 10" x 12" - AU$250
The AnthophilE’s Dreamscapes
Life in the garden as imagined from one of the little creatures (“anthophilia”) that live there.
These were a series of paint-from-life artworks done from plants in my garden. You can view the progress of these artworks on Instagram.
"The Anthophile's Dreamscape No. 1" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Geraniums and African Daisies --- Oil on Canvas - 6" x 8" - AU$170
"The Anthophile's Dreamscape No. 2" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Snapdragons and Brazilian Jasmine --- Oil on Canvas - 6" x 8" - SOLD
"The Anthophile's Dreamscape No. 3" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Petunias and Everlasting Daisies --- Oil on Canvas - 6" x 8" - AU$170
Album Covers
I love the challenges inherent in album covers, and coming up with intriguing designs matched to the music. Contact me if you have an album, EP or single that you would like to have a unique artwork painted for.
"Our Hands interstice" by Rachel Lachat (2021) --- Artwork for EP "Our Hands Interstice" by Phase Wanderer. --- Acrylic on Canvas - 60cm x 60cm - SOLD
"The Phase Wanderer" by Rachel Lachat (2022) --- Artwork for EP "Fractal" by Phase Wanderer. --- Acrylic on Canvas - 10cm x 10cm - SOLD
"The Puppet Master" by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- Artwork for yet to be released Album "Spider" by Phase Wanderer. --- Oil on Canvas - 80cm x 80cm - SOLD
PORTRAITS
Various portraits and other figurative works..
Contact me if you would like to commission a portrait.
“Meri’s Obpassion” by Rachel Lachat (2024) — Meri rides. Is it an obsession or a passion, better yet an obpassion. — Oil on canvas - 11" x 14" - SOLD
“Wham Bam Thank You Ma’am” by Rachel Lachat (2025) — Naomi is a larger than life personality, the life of the party, the bubbles in your Champaign. She’s big, bright and bubbly. — Oil on Canvas - 30 cm x 30 cm - SOLD
Other LANDSCAPES
Miscellaneous landscape artworks.
“Can’t See The City For The Trees” by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- Plein air painting of the view from the front of the Petrie Terrace Gallery. Brisbane is a beautiful city, so many trees, so clean. --- Oil on Canvas - 8” x 10” - AU$350
"Sandgate Sunset Sky Ablaze" by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- The sun leaves with a fiery statement, setting the sky ablaze. I know that tonight will ignite a special passion walking next to a new love. --- Oil on Canvas - 5" x 7" - AU$170
"Wooyung Plein Air Sunrise" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Painted on Wooyung Beach at 7 am. --- Oil on Canvas - 10" x 8" - AU$250
"Wooyung Plein Air Sunset" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Painted on Wooyung Beach at 7 pm. --- Oil on Canvas - 10" x 8" - AU$250
"Sandgate Summer Sunrise" by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- A quick early morning ride delivers a majestic surprise. I stop and gaze at the sleeping shoreline as the sun rises to an already bustling port in the far distance. I breathe in and it seems time stands still for me to take in my glorious gift. --- Watercolour on Cotton Paper - 21" x 16" - AU$100
"Nasturtiums in the North Wind at Lennox Head" by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- A plein air painting of Lennox Head over two days, capturing the bobbing nasturtiums as they danced in the North wind as it came in force across the beach front. --- Oil on Canvas - 14" x 11" - AU$450
Pets & wildlife
Various Pet Portraits.
Contact me if you would like to immortalise your loved animal friend as a piece of art.
“King Henry I” by Rachel Lachat (2025) — A beautiful velcro dog, doberman through and through. A portrait of King Henry, more affectionately known as "Boof". — Watercolour on Cotton Paper - 14 cm x 20 cm - SOLD
“Pixel” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — An alla prima portrait painted from life of my prince "Pixel". — Oil on canvas - 8" x 6" - AU$180
“Gary” by Rachel Lachat (2023) --- Gary the Cockatoo chats eagerly as parades around, ever ready to tell you what he thinks. --- Watercolour on Stone Paper - 14.8 cm x 21.0 cm - SOLD
“Fatso” by Rachel Lachat (2025) --- Fatso (aka Boofhead) finally turned himself the right way round to pose for his own picture. --- Watercolour on Paper - 28 cm x 21 cm - AU$100
“Morelia Spilota Cheynei“ by Rachel Lachat (2023) — An alla prima portrait painted from life of "Fluffy", a Jungle Carpet Python. — Oil on Canvas - 10" x 8" - AU$180
“Confidence ” by Rachel Lachat (2009) — The majestic bald eagle holds the confident, cool and permanent temperament of the ocean depths. — Acrylic on Canvas - 122 cm x 91 cm - SOLD
still lifes
Miscellaneous still life artworks.
“Still Personifying Life” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — The figurine paints an image of your own self-worth as you imagine eating one of these delicious apples. — Oil on canvas - 14" x 11" - AU$300
“Great Grandma’s Antique Jug” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Still life framed miniature. — Oil on Canvas Board - 10cm x 10 cm - AU$70
“White Mug” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Still life framed miniature. — Oil on Canvas - 10cm x 10 cm - AU$70
“Egg No. 1” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Still life framed miniature. — Oil on Canvas Board - 10cm x 10 cm - AU$70
“Egg No. 2” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Still life framed miniature. — Oil on Canvas - 10cm x 10 cm - AU$70
“Egg No. 3” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Still life framed miniature. — Oil on Canvas - 14 cm x 12.5 cm - AU$70
“Lemon” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Still life framed miniature. — Oil on Canvas - 10cm x 10 cm - AU$70
“Cherries” by Rachel Lachat (2023) — Oil on Canvas Paper - 28 cm x 19 cm - SOLD