Question 1

Who is Rachel Teeger?

Accepted Answer

Rachel Teeger is an oil painter known for thick palette-knife portraits of Chassidic masters, tzaddikim and Jewish luminaries, including the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Baba Sali, Rav Ovadia Yosef, the Alter Rebbe and Rav Kook. Her work is held in private collections in Miami, Crown Heights, Jerusalem, London and beyond.

Question 2

What medium does Rachel Teeger work in?

Accepted Answer

Rachel works exclusively in oil on canvas, applied with a palette knife. Each portrait is built up in heavy ridges of paint, often a finger of paint deep, with no brushwork.

Question 3

Are the paintings originals or prints?

Accepted Answer

Every painting on this site is a one-of-one original signed on the canvas. Rachel does not currently sell prints or reproductions.

Question 4

Does Rachel Teeger ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. White-glove international shipping is arranged on confirmation, including to collectors in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom and across Europe.

Question 5

Does Rachel accept private commissions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rachel accepts a small number of private commissions each year, from single canvases to multi-panel works for homes, shuls and institutions. Inquire at rc.berky@gmail.com.

Question 6

How much do the paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is on request and varies by size, complexity and use of materials such as gold leaf. Email rc.berky@gmail.com or call +1 (646) 526-9970 for a current price list.

Rachel Teeger: Oil Portraits of Tzaddikim