Rosemary Gray
Anacortes
Summary
Dynamic Visual Artist with a strong background in abstract acrylic artistry and digital painting. Successfully enhanced online visibility through strategic marketing, leading to increased sales. Collaborated with fellow artists for impactful exhibitions while honing skills in decorative glass painting. Renowned for negotiating fair contracts and establishing a recognizable personal brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Artist
Self Employed Artist
09.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow artists to produce impactful group exhibitions, promoting a diverse range of artistic styles.
- Boosted online presence through strategic social media marketing, increasing visibility and attracting new potential buyers.
- Established a recognizable personal brand through consistent style choices, thematic explorations, and an evolving portfolio of work.
- Expanded professional knowledge through participation in workshops, conferences or networking events to remain current and competitive in the industry.
- Designed visually appealing promotional materials for exhibitions, events, or personal branding purposes.
- Negotiated contracts with clients or galleries ensuring fair compensation for commissioned works or exhibition sales.
Education
No Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, ORHairdressing License - Hair, Makeup & Nails
Milwaukie Cosmotology
Milwaukie, ORTravel Agent License -
Bellevue Travel School
Bellevue, WASkills
- Abstract Acrylic Artistry
- Illustration through Digital Painting
- Watercolor Illustration
- Decorative Glass Painting
Accomplishments
- Commissioned by Washington State Button Society to create artwork for their upcoming 2025 October show. Designed 4 jungle animals to be displayed on buttons.
- I showcase pieces year round in the La Conner Artist Coop Gallery and currently in the 98221 Anacortes Gallery located in our city hall from Dec 2024-May 2025
- Donated artwork for the MONA 32nd Annual Fundraiser and it SOLD!
- Recognized in the 2023 Anacortes Art Festival juried Art show publication and my piece sold the 1st night.
- I showcased 2 pieces in the 2024 Edmonds Juried Art show,Schack Art Center in October 2024 and Collective Visions Gallery "Best of Pacific NW Artists in 2024 & 2025.
Affiliations
- Skagit Artist Association
- Museum of Northwest Art
- Anacortes Art Festival
Timeline
Visual Artist
Self Employed Artist
09.2020 - Current
No Degree - Fashion Merchandising
Clackamas Community College
Hairdressing License - Hair, Makeup & Nails
Milwaukie Cosmotology
Travel Agent License -
Bellevue Travel School
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