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vanessa rishel

@nessarishel

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oil painter & unreliable narrator

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“& they made me a necklace, hanging beads of sweat on a string of my regrets & placed it around my neck” 🎶
see this painting in person, this september at @thehillstreetcountryclub for my first solo exhibition 💧🩵
pinky promise that you’ll be there !
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#oilpainting #painting #hyperrealism #surrealism #brighteyes #feversandmirrors #artist #workinprogress #art #drawing #illustration #fivediceallthrees by @nessarishel

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Are you or anyone you know experiencing symptoms of being a LIBRA?

ACT NOW (10/17) & celebrate your favorite libra for an afternoon of music & picnics & love ❤️

Common side effects include being beautiful, crippling indecisiveness, silent judging face, looming inexplicable melancholy, & falling in love 🥰

LIBRAPALOOZA 2026
ALL LIBRA LINE UP
BYOL

fliers by @kiki.yareli by @nessarishel

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“sisters” 2024.
24” x 30”, oil on canvas

part of my “safe haven, dark corners” series with @thehillstreetcountryclub 🩵 by @nessarishel

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As the sun rays shift toward autumn, we cordially invite you to sip into the twilight of summer with us over a sumptuous family style spread.

During this 4-course feast and wine pairing, we bid adieu to Vanessa Rishel’s stunning gallery in Fishbowl, joined by accomplished Sommelier Tami Wong. Under the magical canopy of Vanessa’s art, Tami’s curated selection of Basque and local natural wine will transport us to end-of-summer Basque countryside at dusk.

Tuesday, September 9th | 7pm
$165 tax + gratuity included
Tickets in the link in our bio!

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#basquecountry #seafood #sommelier #artgallery #sandiegoevents #sandiegofoodscene #spanishwine by @nessarishel

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footage from my opening at @mortis_window_gallery 🤍
📹: beloved and talented @xmaxinealo (ෆ ͒•∘̬• ͒)◞ !!! <333

shoutouts everyone who has stopped by to see the work , y’all gang fr 💌 i might even say you’ve made me blush 🥁

& ty so much again @mortis_studio team @tayl0rj0hns0n @dustydirtweed @carlosarriero__ for being sick ass foos 🙏 by @nessarishel

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“on silver stars i wish and wish and wish “ 🩶🕯️🧦
oil on canvas, 32”x 69” . 2024
from my recent solo exhibition at @thehillstreetcountryclub by @nessarishel

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the culmination of a years worth of work. saturday is the closing reception of my first solo show “safe haven, dark corners”. a wonderful and tumultuous journey of self discovery and search for clarity of what it means to be. so many conversations with my inner child and the wonderful and brilliant visionaries that is @thehillstreetcountryclub . thank you @uroneblackfriend @kikarino @theastridnaut & @d_2_day for your attributions to putting it all together.
7:30-9:30 PM
performances by the very talented @illigio & @_trit95 🤍
@newpathnarcanproject will be providing free opioid OD reversal training & Narcan. PULL UP OR MISS IT FOREVER DUH. by @nessarishel

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NOV. 9, SATURDAY // 7:30 - 9:30PM // CLOSING RECEPTION of Safe Haven, Dark Corners by Vanessa Rishel.

$5 Suggested Donation at the door or toy donation (new & unwrapped) for the HSSC Holiday Toy Drive 🎁🧸🚂

Join us on Nov. 9th to celebrate our current exhibiting artist Vanessa Rishel’s solo show, Safe Haven, Dark Corners. The evening will feature live performances by @_trit95 & @illigio

📍 530 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Art is Personal. Communal. Universal. taken in The Hill Street Country Club by @nessarishel

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Now on view: Safe Haven, Dark Corner by Vanessa Rishel

Step into an intimate exploration of the subconscious through symbolic, dreamlike visuals that connect the seen and the unseen. Vanessa's work invites reflection on what lies beneath the surface, challenging us to explore the deeper realms of thought and emotion.

Open Tuesday to Friday 12 PM - 4 PM, Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM
For appointments & inquiries: hscc@thehillstreetcountryclub.org
Artwork Image: "on silver stars i wish and wish and wish"
30"x 69" oil on canvas, silver leaf, 2024
$2000

#VanessaRishel #SafeHavenDarkCorner #ArtExhibition #OceansideArt #Gallery #oside #artandcultraldistrict #southerncaliforniaartist #sandiego #visitoceanside taken in The Hill Street Country Club by @nessarishel

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“SAFE HAVEN, DARK CORNERS”OPENS SATURDAY 9.21 // 12-4PM & 6-9PM // Join us for the all day opening reception of Vanessa Rishel’s solo exhibition “Safe Haven, Dark Corners” @thehillstreetcountryclub

📍 530 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA

Exhibition Dates: September 21 - November 10th
FREE Admission and All Ages

Vanessa Rishel’s latest body of work delves into the complex realms of the psyche, utilizing dreamscape themes and a striking contrast of light and dark to explore the inner workings of identity and self-perception. “Safe Haven, Dark Corners” showcases Rishel’s unique approach to painting, where childhood trinkets, plushies, and anime aesthetics become models for her evocative scenes. This method imbues her black and gray scale oil paintings with a sense of realism and emotional depth.

Rishel invites viewers into a liminal space where memory, inner child, and personal trauma confront everyday harsh realities. Her work serves as both a refuge and a medium for exploring existential themes, encouraging introspection and dialogue about mental health and personal identity.

#vanessarishel #artexhibition #dreamscapes #oceansideart #hillstreetcountryclub #artopening #supportlocalartist #artandidentity taken in Oceanside, California by @nessarishel

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Art community and Osiders, get ready to step into a world of shadows and light. Hill Street Country Club is proud to present “Safe Haven, Dark Corners,” a dark dreamscape solo exhibition by South Bay San Diego artist Vanessa Rishel.

📍Opening Reception: Sept. 21, 12-4PM at The Hill Street Country Club, 530 S. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054

🖼️ From September 21st to November 10th, immerse yourself in Rishel’s dreamscape oil paintings, where childhood trinkets, plushies, and anime aesthetics create a hauntingly beautiful exploration of the psyche.

About the Artist:
Vanessa Rishel is an oil painter and conceptual artist based in South Bay San Diego. Her art practice examines the formation of identity and the exploration of liminal spaces. Rishel’s career includes notable residencies and exhibitions, such as at Teros Gallery, Phorm Studio and Bread & Salt Gallery, and her work has been featured in various group shows across San Diego and beyond. Rishel is also recognized for her contributions as a writer, muralist, and live painter.

About Hill Street Country Club:
Hill Street Country Club is dedicated to fostering community wellness and cultural engagement through the arts. Located in Oceanside, CA, we offer exhibitions, programs, and events that support BIPOC, Queer, and Working Poor communities, creating opportunities for creative expression and dialogue.

#VanessaRishel #ArtExhibition #Dreamscapes #OceansideArt #HillStreetCountryClub #ArtOpening #SupportLocalArtists #ArtAndIdentity taken in Oceanside, California by @nessarishel

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it’s always “work in progress” and never “play in progress” 😢🤔😜
anyway SOLO EXHIBITION DEETS BEING ANNOUNCED SOON <3

#oilpainting #art #representationalart #selfportrait #imaginativerealism #contemporaryart #figurepainting #workinprogress taken in Stars In Her Eyes by @nessarishel

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