Rosemarie Meis
Since she was a child, Rosemarie enjoyed art and loved going to museums and exhibitions. When she became an adult, her favorite occupation had to become a hobby, since it was necessary to get a "regular job" in order to earn a living. Years later, after raising a family and after a career in teaching, she rediscovered her love for art.
When she retired and was looking for a creative outlet, she started painting again. Actually, her husband had a big part in this because he kept reminding her of her past artistic endeavors.
Her inspirations for landscape paintings arise from her frequent travels, both domestic and foreign. Since born and raised in Europe, she often returns and visits her favorite places, some of which hold special memories.
In addition to landscapes, she also loves to paint flowers, animals and people. With every subject she makes sketches and takes several photographs at different times of day. She is always looking for beauty, emotions and mood when she decides on a new piece.
In her paintings, she strives for a combination of shapes and colors that are the most pleasing. She tries to paint the light and the reflection of light along with colorful and dramatic shadows. Her medium is mainly oil, but she also loves to work in pastel. She exhibits in many shows and much of her work is in private collections.
When she retired and was looking for a creative outlet, she started painting again. Actually, her husband had a big part in this because he kept reminding her of her past artistic endeavors.
Her inspirations for landscape paintings arise from her frequent travels, both domestic and foreign. Since born and raised in Europe, she often returns and visits her favorite places, some of which hold special memories.
In addition to landscapes, she also loves to paint flowers, animals and people. With every subject she makes sketches and takes several photographs at different times of day. She is always looking for beauty, emotions and mood when she decides on a new piece.
In her paintings, she strives for a combination of shapes and colors that are the most pleasing. She tries to paint the light and the reflection of light along with colorful and dramatic shadows. Her medium is mainly oil, but she also loves to work in pastel. She exhibits in many shows and much of her work is in private collections.
Memberships
Fallbrook Art Association; Temecula Valley Art League; Gem of the Valley Art Association*
* Gem of the Valley Artist of the Year, 2010
* Gem of the Valley Artist of the Year, 2010
Art Exhibits and Shows
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2013, 3rd Place Floral Oil
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Open Juried Show, Spring 2013, Honorable Mention
Temecula Open Juried Show 2012, 2nd Place
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Open Juried Show, Spring 2012, Honorable Mention
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2012, Honorable Mention
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2011, Honorable Mention (2)
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Open Judged Show, Fall 2010, 2nd Place Oil
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2010, Program Cover
Brandon Gallery, Fallbrook, CA
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Membership Show 2007, Honorable Mention
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Open Juried Show, Spring 2013, Honorable Mention
Temecula Open Juried Show 2012, 2nd Place
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Open Juried Show, Spring 2012, Honorable Mention
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2012, Honorable Mention
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2011, Honorable Mention (2)
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Open Judged Show, Fall 2010, 2nd Place Oil
San Diego County Fair Juried Exhibition 2010, Program Cover
Brandon Gallery, Fallbrook, CA
Fallbrook Art Assoc. Membership Show 2007, Honorable Mention