About Rose

Rose is a painter based on Vancouver Island, B.C, whose creative journey has been shaped by resilience, passion, and a deep connection to art.

Even though her early adults years were marked with personal challenges, Rose’s determination never wavered. She pursued her dream of becoming an artist by earning an Honours Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria in 2006. This academic achievement was cut short by a life-altering diagnosis at 33 when Rose was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. A life-saving bone marrow transplant marked a new chapter: one deeply infused with gratitude and appreciation of life. This experience profoundly influenced her perspective and artistic expression.

With over two decades of experience, Rose has built a rich and diverse career as an artist. Her portfolio includes scenic painting for theatre, designing prints for fabric, and exhibiting in numerous solo shows. Her work has earned recognition, including first place in The Naked Truth photography contest.

A recent, second bout of cancer put a temporary hold on her career in 2024 while she endured treatment.

Though her life is forever altered, she continues to explore the complexities of the human spirit in art, infusing every piece with her energy, vulnerability, and fierce resilience. Rose’s art plays with themes of darkness alongside joy, which you will find in all of her work.

Rose took 2025 to recover and heal. Now she is entering 2026 with a renewed enthusiasm for making new work.