Biography

Anne Rosenvald was born in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Tallinn began with the Estonian settlement and was first mentioned in historical records in 1154. The old town is awash with medieval charm. The city is known for its fine Gothic buildings and graceful church spires. The coastline of Estonia, washed by the storms and waves of many centuries, is cut by many bays, inlets, and straits surrounded with numerous islands and headlands.



Anne’s familiarity with Tallinn’s historic buildings and her appreciation of Estonia’s natural beauty inspired her to study architecture and fine art. Anne studied architecture at the Estonian State University of Arts and took additional classes in oil painting and calligraphy. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College in Vermont. 


Anne moved to Florida in 1996 and has continued to develop her artistic career. Her art comprises a wide variety of subjects from simple, everyday objects to complex sceneries. Her work is known for its contrasts, deep perspective, and hidden meaning.

Anne works in different disciplines using pencil, pastel, charcoal, oil, acrylic, and mixed media and commissions drawings and paintings of children, pets, and homes. She holds personal exhibitions of her work and participates in art shows in Central Florida and Estonia. She has created public art installation projects and is an active member of her local arts council. She believes that art has an essential role in promoting and enriching culture.



As a professional educator she teaches drawing, painting, art appreciation, principles of design, and introduction to humanities at several universities in Central Florida. As her artistic practice is based on a multicultural foundation, Anne finds it fascinating and rewarding to work with students to create art that reflects their different cultural backgrounds.

Anne’s artwork has earned her numerous awards, including an Award of Excellence at the Lake Wales Art Show, Best of Show at the Lake Wales Municipal Fine Art Exhibit, Second Place at the Bartow Bloomin’ Arts Festival, and Honorable Mention at the Central Park Art Festival.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, 1986
Estonian State University of Arts (renamed to Estonian Academy of Arts)
www.artun.ee

MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts, 2010
Goddard College
www.goddard.edu

Employment

Webber International University 2003 - Current

Warner University 2010 - 2011

Polk State College 2011 - current