Introduction

Who is Marcella Rose?

I've always known I wanted to be an artist – even before I was old enough to understand all that entailed. (Maybe it started with my childhood love of coloring books – always drawing outside the lines, of course!) Melding passion and beauty to create artistic gifts for others to enjoy has been my perennial mantra.

The Minnesota farm where I grew up inspired me on a daily basis. I spent countless hours outdoors – in every season – observing and engaging the world in which I lived. Whether through the rich color of a summer sunset or the stark whiteness of a winter morning; through the inhaled aroma of fresh-turned spring earth or the soft fur of a kitten in autumn, I embraced the beauty around me. It all provided the foundation for a lifelong passion for beauty that endures and flourishes today.

Of course, “making a living” does not always square with that for which we have the most passion. Like many others, I spent years working for someone else – large corporations in some instances. But it was still art. I did everything from designing national award-winning billboards to developing home decor products for Hollywood movie studios. That career took me to Arizona, Missouri, Washington and New Mexico.

Through it all, though, I knew my heart, my true purpose, lay elsewhere. Now I am answering its call. I'm happily absorbed in producing fine art – mixed media painting, sculpting and designing jewelry. I've never been short on inspiration, but living with my husband on a beautiful lake back in my home state of Minnesota has refreshed my soul and replenished me.

My painting of late has encompassed both the natural and the abstract. The former includes several majestic horses, a powerful longhorn steer, a mighty bison – and a beautiful pelican, reflective of my current surroundings. In the abstract realm, I've completed “Parallel Worlds,” an empowering piece symbolizing the 13 feminine archetypes. I'm also very proud of “Transcending Duality,” a multi-dimensional piece that speaks to our oneness with the universe.

Recently, I've created a series titled “Madonnas: Reflections of a Divine Child.” (shown to the left) It's an interactive approach to art, with a mirror reflection of the viewer's own face, reminding and affirming that he/she, too, is a child of the Divine.

Also of note is the new “Before The Dawn,” a richly colored nude study.

The creative fire within me is more powerful than ever, and I can't wait to see what's coming next!