Carol Roso

medium: painting

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Reflections at the Pond 2009 Painting	Autumn Sonata 2008 Painting	Grand Finale 2009 Painting
Abandoned, not Forgotten 2007 Painting	Bountiful Harvest 2009 Painting	Intrigue at the Bridge 2008 Painting
Uncommon Beauty 2007 Painting	The Pioneers 2007 Painting	Snowshapes at Midnight 2009 Painting
Seagulls at Sunset 2008 Painting

Contact information
Artist resides in: Waunakee, WI
Email Address: rosocarol@yahoo.com

Artist statement
My objective is to create unique paintings by engaging the viewer to bring about a new awareness to that person. Using a variety of styles, I seek diversity and integrity within the composition of each piece to create a timeless emotive force using design principles, color, light and texture in the direct expression of my artistic vision.

When I depict the human figure in a painting I want to passionately communicate the experience and spiritual aspects of being human as reflected through a variety of responses to my own life history.

My work as an artist has been deeply influenced by my work in psychology, both as a practicing therapist and as a college instructor at Carroll College and Marquette University. On a personal level, my family has been touched by mental illness and compromised health. It is through these lenses that I believe I have developed a heightened sensitivity to the beauty and fragility of life.

Biography
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1986, courses for license as Psychologist.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1978, Urban Education/School Administration, PhD.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1969, Educational Psychology and Counseling, Masters of Science degree.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1954, Home Economics Education.
Madison Area Technical College, various art courses.

Studied under such notable artists as George James, John Salminen, Skip Lawrence, Janet Rogers, Lenox Wallace, Helga Flower, Ratrinda Das, Don Getz and Thomas Owen.

Memberships:
Madison Watercolor Society, 2002-present (officer)
Door County Art League, 2009
Wisconsin Regional Artists Association, 2005-present
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, Tucson, 2003-2006

Exhibitions: Numerous shows and awards in Wisconsin and Arizona. Most recent award was Honorable Mention and Cash Award at Door County Art League Annual Juried Exhibition,August, 2009. Held a Solo Exhibition of 30 paintings, 2008.

Public Collection: Several paintings in the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, permanent art collection.