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Michael Roe

I began my pursuit in art as a teenager. Loving to draw and paint at an early age, I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in some area of art. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a minor in Advertising Design in 1975 from Utah State University. My early professional career was spent as a freelance illustrator in Los Angeles and in graphic arts as an art director and computer retoucher. After retiring, I have focused on fine art.

I discovered soft pastels in 2011 and love their ability to depict light filled images. I work in oil, acrylic and pastel and love painting landscapes in an impressionistic style. I also enjoy painting animals and people. One of my pastel landscapes was an award winner in the 2018 “This is Colorado” Show, I received an Honorable Mention in 2022 at the Members Show and I received 1st Place in the 2023 Members Show, Associate member

I have been a member of the Art Students League of Denver, participating in classes and drawing studios. I am a member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and will be Co-President of PSC in 2024.

mdroe16@gmail.com
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720-412-5188

8083 Ammons Way Arvada, Colorado 80005

Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes

This image is from a river feeding into Twin Lakes

24"x12"
Great Basin
Great Basin

Late afternoon in early spring

16"x12"
Drift Wood
Drift Wood

Painted from a photo I took near Twin Lakes

16"x 12"
Taos
Taos

Pastel on sanded paper in the Taos area

16"x12"