Art has always been a key outlet for expression throughout my life. With the help of my mother, art was introduced to me early in life and my work continues to evolve as I am increasingly exposed to new things. Sharing my God-given creativity with others is my objective and I truly hope it is something you can enjoy and leave feeling inspired.

Monday, June 20, 2016

ROSE FRANTZEN ARTIST

A NATIVE OF MAQUOKETA, IOWA, ROSE FRANTZEN HAS GAINED NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR HER OIL PAINTINGS.  CURRENTLY SHE IS EXHIBITING THROUGH MOST OF AUGUST, 
 AT THE IOWA STATE HISTORICAL BUILDING, DOWNTOWN DES MOINES.  I WAS FORTUNE ENOUGH TO WATCH HER 2 DAY DEMONSTRATION RECENTLY, AS SHE VISITED WITH HER AUDIENCE.. MANY OF US THAT WERE IN ATTENDANCE, FELT SO GRATEFUL FOR  A VERY POWERFUL EXPERIENCE. SHE IS AN OUTSTANDING PORTRAIT ARTIST. YOU MUST SEE HER "PORTRAIT OF MAQUOKETA"  FRANTZEN'S YEARLONG PROJECT IN WHICH SHE INVITED ANYONE IN HER HOMETOWN TO SIT AND BE PAINTED, RESULTED IN 180 PORTRAITS THAT WERE SHOWN AT THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL GALLERY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. IN 2005/2006. IN 2012/2013, SHE COMPLETED HER VISION FOR THE PROJECT BY PAINTING A 315 SQUARE FOOT LANDSCAPE VIEW OF THE TOWN ON 34 VERTICAL PANELS THAT HOLD THE PORTRAITS ON THE OTHER SIDE.  


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