Carol Rowan Art

Carol Rowan (1938 - November 2, 2012) was a Wisconsin based artist who primarily focused on fine art. After retiring from teaching, Carol focused on painting, turning her hobby into a career. She revealed, “I delayed focusing on painting in order to work and raise my family. Once I had the time, I felt a sense of obligation to turn my attention to art.” She retired after 30 years of teaching. A holder of a fine art degree from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and a Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Arts, Carol’s artistic style focused on color relationships, sense of energy, and presence of light. She was greatly inspired by her surroundings, especially her home and flower gardens. Her artistic works are a clear reflection of her source of inspiration. Carol’s pieces of art also reveal an unmatched mastery of her artistic style. Her artistic works have earned her many artistic awards. She is featured in various collections including Johnson Controls, Miller Brewing, Northwestern Mutual Life, among other prestigious corporations. As an outstanding artist and a master of her subject, Carol was involved in the activities of various art organizations and also exhibited in local galleries. Many licensed companies have reproduced her work. Her works of art have found their way into various items including posters, dinnerware, giclees, and area rugs. Her amazing paintings of poppies, sunflowers, and geraniums have appeared on plastic trays, cards, posters, and calendars to name a few. And for those who would like to use Carol Rowan framed art, they can be found ready in galleries. Other available finishing options are lamination, canvas, and prints.