I am compelled to make art, and my love of and relationship with nature is the foundation of much of the art I create.

Raised on a farm in North Dakota, I spent much of my childhood outdoors. I learned to love the fresh air and freedom of open spaces. On a family road trip to the Pacific Northwest one summer during my early teens, I was struck by the raw beauty of the forests, mountains, and Puget Sound and knew it was where I wanted to live one day. I have been here for over 43 years.

Everywhere I look is a potential painting.  Expressing peacefulness or love or passion by representing the beauty of landscape, animals, and people is what motivates me.  I get excited by the process of putting color on a blank surface, the consistency of the paint, the feel of the brush stroke on the canvas, finding harmony between colors, capturing light, and seeing an entire scene come together.  My intention is for the passion and excitement I feel while I’m creating that art to be felt by those who view it—and for my art to bring beauty to someone’s life.

I am mostly self-taught and, though I began painting full-time only a few years ago, I have loved art since I was young and I found ways to incorporate it into my busy life as a mom and later as a business owner designing/developing websites. During those early years, I assisted with art programs in my kids’ school and took classes for watercolor and acrylics.  In the last decade, I’ve had more time to devote to growth and exploration of my chosen media and styles. Most recently I transitioned to using oils, both regular and water soluble; and joined the plein air group, Plein Air Washington Artists, to connect with other artists; and where I  volunteered as their webmaster for five years. 

Paintings for sale are on my Purchase page. I also have an etsy shop offering small framed paintings. If you have questions about a painting, or want more information, email me here! 

Rose Berg

Representation
Taking a hiatus!

Education
Studied under:
Michele Cooper
Beverly Hooks
Robin Weiss
Jim Lamb
Mitch Baird

Affiliation
Plein Air Washington Artists (Membership Chairman 2021; Webmaster, 2018-2024)

Exhibition History
2020/21 – PAWA Winter Show
2019 – Ravenna House “Landscapes” Seattle, WA
2019 – University House “Plein Air and Landscape Scenes” Issaquah, WA
2018 –Break Room Gallery “August Art Show” Seattle, WA

Awards
Water/Seascapes. First Place for ‘Beach Blues’. Contemporary Art Gallery Online. 2017