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About Me

Hi, My Name Is Rachel

I’m an artist, educator, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping you live a more creatively fulfilling life. Whether you’ve taken a class from me in the past or are meeting me for the first time, I’m so glad that you’re here. This space has been created to encourage you along your artistic journey. Here you will find my favorite lesson plans, classroom management tips, sculpting techniques, and professional work from both the studio and the stage.

May this website serve as a resource for you to explore and discover your inner artist.

What my students are saying

Adela L.
    Adela L.

    Mold Making Student

    Ms. Ballard is easily the best instructor I’ve ever had in an art course and possibly even in general. She promoted experimentation of materials, creative freedom, and stimulated us to think beyond the studios. She went above and beyond…any student in my class could easily see the dedication and passion she had for every individual student. If I could take another class with her, I would in a heartbeat!

    Donovan C.
      Donovan C.

      3D Design Student

      Feel so blessed to have been in this class. Got a lot of thinking going. Liked that this class awakened the conceptualist in me!

      Courtney E.
        Courtney E.

        3D Design Student

        Professor Ballard was the best art teacher I’ve ever had. She pushed us to meet deadlines and use time management for our projects, all of which were very interesting. I wish I was able to just retake this course every semester because she’s that good. She knew how to make the class time enjoyable and get work done diligently. She’s the best by far.

        John Doe
          John Doe

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