Showcase Gallery
	The watercolors shown here represent some of Rose's current work. We trust you will enjoy them! All in all, Rose paints nearly 30 paintings each year. They range from the paintings displayed here to quick sketches painted on location on her travels all around the world. Rose is a signature member of both the National Watercolor Society (NWS)  And the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA). In 2004 Rose was awarded "Master" status with the TWSA after 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: rose@roseedin.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 . 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 the subject of a painting.       "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.   Other Paintings
			"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, wiling 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 Show.
			"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 Carnival, starting on Ash Wednesday. Mask making for this festival is a time honored art form in this city on the Adriatic. The painting was inspired by a display in a Venetian store window selling masks for Carnival.
			"Nepalese Men" This painting was inspired by a group of men sitting in the old city square in Katmandu, Nepal. The painting was awarded Best of Show winner in the Venice, Florida, Spring, Art Show.
			"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.
		"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 Transparent Watercolor Society of America showing and also into the National Watercolor show in Santa Monica, California.
		"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 sand by the wharf. Image size: 24" x 40"
			"Cameoflage" The Leopard Turtle was hiding under a branch as our Vehical came by desert in the desert of 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.