Portraits by Rachael Romero

As an eighteen year old travelling in Europe, Rachael Romero made her living by painting ink portraits and found it to be a way to communicate beyond language. 1980-1985 she painted youth and street people on the late-night-summer-sidewalks of Greenwich Village, New York City . Some of these portraits of veterans were included in the traveling exhibit A Different War: Vietnam in Art, 1989-91, curated by Lucy Lippard. Painting on the street led to Romero leading art workshops for numerous non-profit agencies serving children and homeless artists, helping to give people the means and a place to present their talents. Later, Romero lived in Turkey where she painted portraits of friends and students.Oil on canvas, 36x24 and 20x16 copyright 1993-95For purchase, info or permission contact: rachaelromero@usa.net