About the Artist: Rebecca Korpita

July 2026 Issue
About the Cover Artist — Rebecca Korpita 
by Lindsay Gifford

We’re excited to welcome back Rebecca “Becky” Stringer Korpita for her third Pink Magazine cover, originally featured on our August 2013 cover and again in June 2024. Rebecca is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she lives with her cat Skipper, surrounded by lots of plants and family.

Earning a degree in fine art and graphic design, Rebecca is a graduate of William Carey College. Her varied career included working as a graphic designer, an illustrator for the Air Force, creative director, and as a registered nurse (earning a second degree in nursing) before returning to art full-time.

Rebecca uses her talent, coupled with her culture and humor, to create pieces that spread warmth throughout the heart and bring a smile to your face. She currently works in acrylics, collage, mixed media and digital art mostly based on her original photographs she often manipulates to create the artistic effects she desires.

Rebecca’s art is greatly influenced by her Southern and Gulf Coast cultures, creating familiar feelings of comfort and an all-around happy vibe. “My paintings are lighthearted and often tell a story, which I usually share with the viewer. I love humor and color, and I’m fascinated by offbeat characters and ordinary, everyday people—their expressions, beliefs, eccentric habits, and quirkiness. I also love to observe people’s relationships with their pets and each other. I find animals, especially dogs and cats, to be wonderfully expressive subjects; their own little everyday agendas are pretty interesting, as well.”

Gracing this month’s cover, “Wading in Gulf Waters” is a nod to Rebecca’s younger years of wading in the waters and experiencing all the Gulf Coast has to offer. There were usually shrimp boats cruising by, being followed by a hopeful flock of sea gulls, and Rebecca always took notice and would wave to those fisherman working so hard for their livelihoods. “It’s a salute to a way of life—the working boats and the way people make their living down here,” Rebecca explained.

Being a Southerner, Rebecca appreciates family and lives within walking distance of many family members. “We bless each other’s hearts and help out when needed. I love Southern expressions, mannerisms, and sayings. People here love a good time; food is very important, and we celebrate the Gulf and all its bounty. I am influenced by the laid-back lifestyle here and inspired by the strong spirit of the people who have survived major catastrophes (like hurricanes and oil spills), rebuilt and reinvented themselves, and helped one another, all while keeping a positive attitude. There is true joie de vivre!”

Giclee prints of Pink’s cover art, along with many others, are available for purchase. To see more of Rebecca Korpita’s work and bring a fun, vibrant piece of her art into your life, log on to www.korpita.com (original paintings and giclee prints); www.rebeccakorpita.pixels.com (wall art and gifts); 
www.etsy.com/shop/korpita - (original paintings and prints); Facebook: @RebeccaStringerKorpita; Instagram: @RebeccaKorpita; Pinterest: Rebecca Korpita