Photo credit: Victoria Jackson Photography
From start to finish, Rosanne made sure we’d get what we |
Rosanne is a very talented photographer and artist. She has an eye for things others (like me) just can't see. |
She's a good collaborator and always has a happy attitude!" |
STATEMENT
As a fine artist, designer, and photographer, I strive to create thought-provoking works to elicit strong emotional response. I like to give people a different perspective, whether through tightly cropping or using color to build intensity, intimacy, and mood. I make intentional choices to connect with the viewer because a fresh perspective can deepen our compassion and understanding.
While my subject matter varies from figurative work to abstract realism of nature, I consistently draw inspiration from life. I consider what grounds us and how growth and outreach can deepen those roots. Our lives and personal stories mimic what we see in nature; hope, life, growth, dormancy, and death. And when you can step back and see the whole picture, you can genuinely appreciate the connectedness of the world around us.
As a fine artist, designer, and photographer, I strive to create thought-provoking works to elicit strong emotional response. I like to give people a different perspective, whether through tightly cropping or using color to build intensity, intimacy, and mood. I make intentional choices to connect with the viewer because a fresh perspective can deepen our compassion and understanding.
While my subject matter varies from figurative work to abstract realism of nature, I consistently draw inspiration from life. I consider what grounds us and how growth and outreach can deepen those roots. Our lives and personal stories mimic what we see in nature; hope, life, growth, dormancy, and death. And when you can step back and see the whole picture, you can genuinely appreciate the connectedness of the world around us.
BIO
Rosanne Coty is an artist and designer based in Grand Rapids, MI who is now a full-time oil painter. She attended Aquinas College and the Kendall School of Design before launching a career as a designer of children's apparel. While raising her children, Coty worked independently from home. She's worked as a commissioned painter, graphic designer, muralist, and photographer, has taught Continuing Studies classes, and provided private and community education instruction to share her art enjoyment with all ages.
Coty has shown in Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Texas, Italy's "Coca Prize," and the Global Competition "Art in the Time of Corona." She's also participated in Grand Rapids' ArtPrize six times, was awarded the First Place People's Choice Award at Mount Pleasant's Art Walk Central, and New York art critic Jerry Saltz called her "a true artist.”
Rosanne Coty is an artist and designer based in Grand Rapids, MI who is now a full-time oil painter. She attended Aquinas College and the Kendall School of Design before launching a career as a designer of children's apparel. While raising her children, Coty worked independently from home. She's worked as a commissioned painter, graphic designer, muralist, and photographer, has taught Continuing Studies classes, and provided private and community education instruction to share her art enjoyment with all ages.
Coty has shown in Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Texas, Italy's "Coca Prize," and the Global Competition "Art in the Time of Corona." She's also participated in Grand Rapids' ArtPrize six times, was awarded the First Place People's Choice Award at Mount Pleasant's Art Walk Central, and New York art critic Jerry Saltz called her "a true artist.”
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Keeping active throughout the community, I have worked with numerous organizations including:
Keeping active throughout the community, I have worked with numerous organizations including:
- The Alzheimers Association, Humane Society, and Scleroderma Foundation
- Churches, school groups, orchestras, scout troops, robotic and sport teams.
- Children: mentoring, workshops, and encouraging artistic skills and creativity.
- I believe in inclusiveness and diversify in my work.
DESIGN WORK
As a Designer I have created for fashion, print, and marketing material. Whether the design is for canvas, fabric, or paper applications, the necessary planning and execution, challenges and motivates me. The process is usually the larger part of the battle.
Great design is timeless! It's incredible to look at my past designs and to find that they are still relevant today.
As a Designer I have created for fashion, print, and marketing material. Whether the design is for canvas, fabric, or paper applications, the necessary planning and execution, challenges and motivates me. The process is usually the larger part of the battle.
Great design is timeless! It's incredible to look at my past designs and to find that they are still relevant today.
PRESS: December 2018 issue of Cascade Living magazine, Grand Rapids, MI
A GRAND ZOOLOGICAL FANTASY
On December 13th, 2018, Forest Hills Northern High School Orchestra (under the leadership of Director, Dr. Mark Kotchenruther), and Rosanne Coty, Artist/Designer (Sponsor) presented The Carnival of the Animals. It was a one-night only production that featured Rosanne's artwork in poster, program, slide, and set decoration form. Mrs. Coty worked with students to paint the props, and the slideshow featured artwork from students from the feeder elementary schools in addition to her own.
It was a wonderful collaboration between professionals and students!
Contact me if you would like me to work with your school or students!
On December 13th, 2018, Forest Hills Northern High School Orchestra (under the leadership of Director, Dr. Mark Kotchenruther), and Rosanne Coty, Artist/Designer (Sponsor) presented The Carnival of the Animals. It was a one-night only production that featured Rosanne's artwork in poster, program, slide, and set decoration form. Mrs. Coty worked with students to paint the props, and the slideshow featured artwork from students from the feeder elementary schools in addition to her own.
It was a wonderful collaboration between professionals and students!
Contact me if you would like me to work with your school or students!
Thank you for your interest!
