Rainey Massie

Lorraine "Rainey" Massie is a professional artist with vivid creative ideas, fun vibes and authentic kindness. Her use of acrylic paint and various mixed media on quality canvas has garnered significant attention. 

Each wall or LUXE desk art original is a mixed media textured experience. Rainey 's mixed media style and technique are unique and popular among collectors and fans. Creating art characters named after family, friends and Facebook followers, Rainey purposely represents all skin hues in her art. Known for mentoring other artist - her practical ideas, experiences and analytical skills are welcomed by many. Rainey's art career, after a hiatus, began again in 2005, when she learned of a child who did not like her dark brown skin or facial features. The first original painting offered was a character named Zora, which was inspired by that young child. The child who had a darker brown skin tone, felt alone and wanted to fit in with her peers in her classes at elementary school. Desiring a different eye color, she was also unsure of her hair texture and cried to have a lighter skin tone. Lacking in self esteem and grace, she didn't see her own beauty. To her, beauty, popularity, intelligence and happiness were associated with those who had a lighter skin tone.  Knowing that the painting was inspired because of her - emotionally, she understood the message from Rainey and had a heartfelt conversation in accepting differences in beauty, courage and self love. A vibe in any room, Rainey encourages others to love themselves and to find their way in life, stating, "you must know that what-ever you have on your to-do list or the many roads you travel during your journey to reach your goals, always remember that you are "worthy" of great things and blessings. We all should promote others willingly, support and guide them. When you love yourself, walk in gratitude and kindness - in this critical world of racism, greed, jealousy and bullying - you will always be blessed."

The message from Rainey's art is unique to each piece and often includes a hidden heart. Art originals, reprints, and commission requests are available in varied sizes for interior design and corporate needs nationwide. Always learning, Rainey frequently visits museums, supports other artists at their events, and frequents various gallery events. 

She is well-known for her ability to mentor other artists and share her practical ideas, experiences, and skills. Rainey's hobbies include "Home Goods" shopping, enjoying music (DC Go-Go), shoe shopping, and collecting heart paperweights. 

An advocate for domestic abuse and stroke awareness, she has survived a broken neck and two strokes. Rainey's journey is a story in perseverance and determination.