Rose Marie has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Fine arts, as well as an Associates Degree in Graphic Design.  She spent most of her earlier working career teaching art classes, and then as an interior designer for Ethan Allen Furniture, Fitzgerald’s Furniture and Indian River Furniture. Rose Marie considers herself an emerging artist, as she is still experimenting with various styles of art. Wanting the viewer to connect emotionally with her artwork, she loves to combine emotionalism, and realism with abstract and modern art. Her Reputation for creativity, excellent artistic layout and design and vibrant color schemes is evident in her work. Over the last few years, she has exhibited at the following galleries, Viera art gallery, 5th Avenue Gallery, and the Studios Of Cocoa Beach where she also taught art classes in acrylic painting in Mandala. 

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Following a car accident and then breast cancer, Rosemarie immersed herself in the daily practice of painting. She taught herself the practice of Mandala after the car accident restricted her full use of her arms, finding it both relaxing and healing. 

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Rose Marie is also an advocate for our world’s vulnerable and threatened wildlife. She is a supporting member of the World Wildlife Foundation.  Her major art collections include the top  Critically Endangered Animals worldwide, Florida wildlife, and Mandala art.