Rose James

Stamen on the Loose 36 X 36

Rose James considers herself as a botanical abstractionist. Her inspiration comes from years as a botanical artist teaching for the New York Botanical Garden. Nature is a staring point and a stepping off point for her abstractions. Her oil paintings reflect the unique qualities found in plants, qualities that go beyond replication of the natural world such as unique line edges or elusive shapes. James' prime focus is directed at the abstracted use of the elements of art: line, color, shape and repetition integrated with those botanical influences she has nurtured while doing botanical art. She uses her understanding of plant morphology as a foundation from which to begin working.. James received a Bachelor and Master of Science Degree in Art Education from State University College at Buffalo.