accomplished teacher and practitioner in pastels) and a luxuriously tactile paint application. Her personal technique is a stylistic compromise, combining the light effects of Impressionism with a realist’s grounding in drawing and composition, resulting in paintings that are commendable for both their classical integrity and their passionate, expressive surface.
Whether depicting her experiences as a fisherperson during the 1970s, or a sunrise in the marshes of her own neighborhood, Rosalie’s paintings are a richly interesting portrait of life lived by the sea. Often referred to as a “painter’s painter,” Rosie’s work has won the acclaim of her peers, and often a place in their personal collections, as well.
