Rose

“From the time she was a young child, painting has played a large role in Rose Jefferson’s life. “ I am an impressionist with quite an imagination, “she said, describing her art with the words “colorful” and incorporating “movement. “The Melbourne artist was encouraged by her mother, a middle school teacher who enjoyed artistic culture, music and the visual arts. “She just knew I had a talent for painting and always encouraged me by buying art supplies, art class magazines, anything she could get to encourage me a as kid.” Growing up Rose continued painting as a hobby, along with a career in the cooperate world , but upon her mother’s passing 19 years ago , she began painting seriously,. When she passed, I dedicated my time and life to painting.” Rose , who draws her inspiration from observation and life experiences, said she uses her painting as therapy at times to express her emotions. Her paintings captures the brilliant color and fluidity that she seamlessly accomplishes in all of her work. Though he has taken classes at San Francisco Institute of Art, and work shops around the country, she, is mostly self taught. She works with various mediums and loves to explore working with found objects creating mixed media. Rose’s work has been displayed at art galleries and at invitational and juried show across the country. I’m continuing to look forward to creating story telling art throughout my golden years”