The Toni Rose

Bio

ROSE began drawing at an early age, studied from illustrated sources, and participated in art competitions affiliated with her schools. Though a creative career was not encouraged during her upbringing, she continued to develop her practice independently. She later undertook formal art studies, and pursued atelier trainings in classical drawing and painting. Though she has worked across a range of mediums, including clay; film photography; oil and acrylic paint; graphite; pastel; and crayon, her primary medium is charcoal. She specializes in realism, with a particular focus on portraiture and still lifes. She is currently a Fellow at The Maker Institute of Studio Art + Theology.