Honorable Mention / 2016 / Book (series Only) / Fine Art

Psych Beauty

Inspired by the vivid colors of kaleidoscopic visuals of 60s
psychedelia, the “Psych Beauty” project combines Rebecca
Handler’s keen visual eye and Akira Beard’s deft brush strokes.
Beard body painted models to resemble his signature style who
were then photographed and digitally manipulated by Handler.

Mixing photography and digital manipulation, Rebecca Handler is continuously pushing the boundaries of her medium. With her vintage aesthetic and unique style, which she describes as "kitsch with class", she produces original images rich in detail, mood and color.

Rebecca's work has launched to much critical acclaim, as she has followed a pioneering path, in both commercial and underwater photography, as well as art directing.

Awards Archive's 200 Best Digital Artists 2019/20
One Eyeland's : Best of the best photographers 2018
12th Annual International Color Awards in Advertising and 5 nominations
Archive's 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2017/18
2017 APA Awards Winner in Advertising
Best of Yay! LA: Photography / October 2016
2014 APA Awards Winner