Stephanie Rose

Stephanie Rose lives in Wyoming - a place where life is shaped by harsh climatic conditions. Her paintings are songs about the swiftly changing and sublime nature of this vast land and sky, and to the tenacious spirit it engenders. Open space is a compelling subject which invites contemplation and creativity - to do more with less and express how it feels to be in a place.

Her work crosses the borders between representational and abstract expression; at times colors and images from more realist works appearing in abstract paintings. Oil paint and oil pastel are the mediums with which she works.

Rose paints both outside and inside. Outside, she paints observations. Her field studies are usually representational, and later inform painting in the studio. Inside the studio, she weaves together observations, emotions and memories. When unexpected connections occur, coherent visual statements emerge. When a painting sparks awe, she knows it is complete. Her studio paintings are predominately abstract.

Rose's paintings inject life and wonder into any space, drawing in those who respond to authenticity and revel in nature.

Stephanie Rose's oil paintings are influenced by her life's journey through many places and cultures. Formative years were lived with parents in Hong Kong who were educators at an international school. The delicious cuisines experienced while traveling across Asia, piqued her curiosity about food and land which led to a career in sustainable agriculture. Agricultural projects took her to Norway and Thailand as well as Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin. After moving to Wyoming, the vast land and sky inspired Rose to begin painting and pursue a career as a professional artist. Rose studied art at Oberlin College and Northwest College, and with professional artists

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