"I was always drawing as a child.  My parents wanted me to study art but I chose to go to school for library science.  After one semester I realized I was in the wrong field.  It took me a couple of years to realize I really was interested in becoming an artist." Rachel began her studies at PAFA in Fall 2008.  She received a merit scholarship and states she could not have attended PAFA without it. 

"I am very impressed with the faculty and staff.  PAFA has a classical education program that surpasses other schools.  The different teaching styles make learning intense and interesting. I plan to be a sculpture major and have been collecting old light bulbs, broken glass and foil." 

After graduation, Rachel plans to pursue her MFA.