Working with acrylics on canvas and paper, Rebecca Santry creates abstract pieces that capture the majestic beauty and layered landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Immersing herself in daily rituals outdoors, she studies the movement, rhythm, and natural formations that surround her, translating them into visual compositions that evoke a sense of place and connection.
Her move from the UK to the Pacific Northwest marked a turning point, opening her eyes to a new lifestyle, environment, and source of inspiration. The dramatic scenery of Squamish and its coastline, along with the thoughtful and active community, offered both a home and a wellspring of creativity. This setting has become not only where Rebecca and her family have rooted themselves but also the heart of her practice.
Rebecca’s interest in composition began during her studies in Art at Loughborough University, where she discovered fulfillment in working hands-on with materials. She experimented with shifting layers, reworking layouts, and combining organic influences into balanced forms. This foundation continues to guide her artistic process today, where sketchbooks serve as playgrounds for ideas before they evolve into larger works.
For Rebecca, art is more than visual, it is personal therapy, a place of solace, challenge, and play. Through painting, she expresses her own experience of the natural world and invites others to slow down and feel the same restorative qualities she finds in it. Her work seeks to reflect not just the landscape itself but the emotional connection we hold to nature.
