Carol Rowan

Biography

Carol Rowan works and lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she transforms her surroundings into luminous portraits of color and light. Carol received her Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art. From there she pursued teaching and raised a family in the 1970's and 1980's. Within the last ten years she has made fine art her primary focus. As a pastel artist, her style has centered upon color relationships, the presence of light, and a sense of energy. Her inspirations come from immediate surroundings: her flower gardens and home. Carol is the recipient of numerous awards and is included in the permanent collections of Miller Brewing, Northeastern Mutual Life, and Quad Graphics to name a few. She is involved in several art organizations and exhibits at two local galleries. In 1998 Carol retired from teaching and enjoys creating art full-time.