About Me

I am a self taught rosemaler.  The two books that were invaluable in my learning and understanding of rosemaling were "Norwegian Rosemaling" by Margaret Miller and Sigmund Aarseth, and "Norwegian Rose Painting in America: What the Immigrants Brought" by Nils Ellingsgard. Jackie Shaw's stroke workbook was be a big help to improve my technique. As part of my self study I have painted patterns by Joan Dahl, Diane Edwards, Vi Thode, Gayle Oram, Louis Mueller, and Gary Albrecht. My breakthrough was when I read a quote by Sigmund Arseth. He stated that a student should not copy patterns for more than two or three lessons. “This can become a fatal habit that will prevent the student from ever advancing to the creative level in rosemaling.” (Uh oh!) I took his advice to heart.  Now, I rosemal freehand.  I find freehand painting more enjoyable and creative! My personal goal is to be able to rosmal freehand in a style that is uniquely mine.

My favorite style is telemark rosemaling. It is so lavish and lush in its curves.  The lavish free flowing scrolls are decorated with teardrops and tendrils in excess.
My rosemaling can be seen in my galery: http://rosemalingblog.com/gallery/Rosemaling%20Gallery.html

I have taught rosemaling through the local Adult Education program.

I am the Virtual Challenge Moderator for The-Global-Rosemaling-Club@yahoogroups.com.  The members of the Global Rosemaling Club are an inspiration to me. I am inspired by their talent, their friendliness, their encouragement, their desire to learn and improve, and their dedication to rosemaling.  Roseemaling would not be nearly as fun as it is without them!  
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http://www.rosemalingblog.com/blog/2008/02/new-rosemaling-tutorial.html

I sell my art on Etsy at linnearose.etsy.com  So far though I only have a little of my polymer clay art there.