The watercolors shown here represent some of Rose's best work.
We trust you will enjoy them! All in all, Rose paints nearly 40 paintings each
year. They range from the more serious paintings displayed here to quick
sketches painted on location on her travels all over the world. Rose is a signature member of both the Transparent
Watercolor Society of America (TWSA) And the National Watercolor Society (NWS).
Rose has also been awarded "Master" status with the TWSA having been selected for the
annual national show for 10 years. Should you be interested in one of Rose's paintings we suggest
you send her an e-mail so you can begin a conversation. All of these
paintings are deluxe matted and framed and are under glass (The price includes
framing in all cases). Special arrangements can be made for replacing the
glass with Plexiglas for shipping. Or, you may choose to purchase only the
watercolor and arrange for your own matting and framing. At any rate, she would
enjoy hearing from you! Should you want to receive a copy of Rose's electronic
newsletter send your request to:
roseedin@gmail.com "A Taste of Sweden" "In the summer of 2008 my husband and I visited
Sweden to trace our Swedish roots. We were able to trace the roots of
seven of our grandparents. From this experience I created a series of
paintings of scenes along the way. I Hope you enjoy these paintings!"
Rose
"Kalleryds Kyrka"
My fathers home church in
Sweden is awesome. He attended this church until he was 19 years old
when he come to America. My grandparents are buried in this cemetery. "Hudene Stone Bridge"
This stone bridge in central
Sweden is several hundred years old. It is built without the use of
cement. My grandfather helped build one like this in central
Minnesota. "Gamla Stan - Kalmar" On the east coast of Sweden is the dramatic
town of Kalmar. Many centers of the old towns have been preserved and
are occupied during the summer months. "Swedish Window"
The Swedes love coffee and it is some of the
best coffee in the world! Driving along a country road we
discovered this lovely coffee house. The geraniums in the window have
been nurtured all winter. "Jamptland"
This is a province in Sweden just south of
Lapland. long the fjord-like coast are lovely little farms. "Folen Kvarn" Sweden preserves its old buildings. This
window from an old mill is also a coffee house. "Midsummer's Day"
There is nothing more beautiful than the
middle of June when all the flowers are blooming. The days are long
and the Swedish people celebrate this fantastic time of the year.
"Olaf Westberg's Place"
We were able to find the actual homes of some of our great,
great grandparents. This old house had to be painted!
"Oland"
This is an island off the east coast of Sweden on the Baltic
Sea. The old picturesque windmills are preserved all over the island.
"Skansen"
Hollyhocks bloom all summer. Skansen is in Stockholm. It boasts
a hugh collection of restored buildings from all over Sweden. These
flowers were blooming against a window of an old log cabin.
"The High Coast"
In central Sweden the High Coast is the Fjord country of Sweden.
The rain and mist provide the beautiful forests, fields and pastures.
"Relics"
The old wooden boats are full of water. It looks like the one in
the foreground needs restoration.
"Orebro"
The name of this historic town in central Sweden implies
bridges. There are many bridges in the center of town that
surrounds the old Medieval castle.
"Rosatea and Company" Every Italian Tuscan hill town has a unique
character all its own. This shop on a narrow street in Gubbio
immediately drew Rose's attention. A group of puppets are artistically
arranged in the front window.
"Gondola Factory"
In southwest Venice is found one of the few remaining gondola
factories in the old city. Gondolas are still being built by hand here
just as they have been for centuries.
"Retired"
These three fellows were sitting on a bench in Vernazza, Italy,
whiling away the morning hours with the latest news around the town,
while the dog waits patiently to resume her walk.
"Going Home" This painting is from the small village of Santa
Lucia, near Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It was done as a class demonstration
project. The painting won second place at the Sarasota, Florida Art Center Spring
Travel Show in April of 2006
"King of The Hill" Rose and her class were painting in the little
village of Santa Lucia, just outside of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This
aggressive rooster wanted everyone to understand that they were
intruding on his territory!
"African Artists" In South Africa on the road from Graskop to
Pilgrim's rest, just west of Kruger National park, is a handicraft
park located along side the highway. Rose painted this scene of the
native artists at work.
"Masquerade"
In Venice, Italy, there is the annual Carnavale, starting on Ash
Wednesday. Mask making for this festival is a time honored art form in
this city on the Adriatic. This painting was inspired by a display in
a Venetian store window selling masks for Carnavale.
"Nepalese Men" This painting was inspired by a group of men sitting
in the old city square in Katmandu, Nepal. The painting was awarded
"Secret Garden" This painting is of two South African children walking
in a park on the outskirts of Nelspruit, South Africa. "South African Lions" In South
Africa's Kruger National Park these two young lions were
taking a morning rest. Image
Size: 23" x 36" Matted
size: 31" x 44" Price:
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"Organ
Music" (Click
on image to enlarge) "Organ Music" The inspiration for this painting was St. Stephens
Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. The late afternoon sun pouring through the clerestory
windows high above illuminated the beautiful altar while a magnificent
organ played in
the background. This painting was accepted into the Midwest Watercolor
Society show
in August of 1999 and also into the National Watercolor show in Santa Monica, California
in October of 1999. Image size: 24" x 32" Giclée prints of the
original are available.
"Lunch
Break" (Click
on image to enlarge) "Lunch Break" On a trip to South Africa in February of 1998, I
visited the Vortrecker Monument in Pretoria. As we prepared to board our bus we
noticed a class of school girls having lunch on the stone steps of the small park near the
entrance. Image size: 30" x 40"
"Cape
of Good Hope" (Click
on image to enlarge) "Cape of Good Hope" The
southern tip of Africa is called the Cape of Good Hope. Visiting here a
few years ago we came across a fishing village on the way to the cape
south of Cape Town. I was intrigue by the lobster boats and the traps
strung out on the wharf.
Image size: 24" x 40" "Camoflage"
Inspired by the Namibian desert in Namibia,
South Africa
"Charge!"
These elephants were grazing on the banks of the Zambezi River that
borders Zambia and Zimbabwe, just a few hundred yards from Victoria
Falls.
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Other Paintings
Best of Show winner in the Venice, Florida, Spring, 2006 Art Show.
