Door County Art League Artist

"Tug John Purves"
JoAnne Rosenfeld

Artist Statement

I am a self-taught artist who began copying comics out of the Sunday

paper at age four. I work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal,

pencil, and pen & ink.

I was born and raised in Mississippi; and, as a high school senior, I won

first, second, and third prize in a statewide poster contest. After high

school, I exhibited in many venues, such as museums, libraries, and

banks; and I also sold at art shows. Although I continued to paint and

draw, my artistic career was put on hold as I spent many years in the

corporate world.

I began exhibiting again when I moved to Door County in 2005. My

favorite subjects are animals, sports, and landscapes and seascapes. I

also do people and pet portraits.

I recently began fingerpainting with water-mixable oils and only my

fingers for the tools. I like the freedom and looseness of the medium.

I am an avid animal lover and protector and live with three Boston

Terriers and a Chinese Crested – Packer, Lambeau, Cagney, and Yogi.

We all reside in Egg Harbor with my husband Jeff. I can be reached at

920-559-7530 or