About

Working in two different mediums, pastel drawings on paper and acrylic paintings on aluminum, Val Rossman’s art is rich in color and form. From loose mark-making to densely gridded layers of color, she is not afraid to experiment. The results are full of spontaneity and excitement, energetic and lively.

“I start by scribbling with either the chalks or the paints,” Rossman says. “I never have a preconceived idea of where I’m going. I react to the moment, kind of like a jazz musician doing improv.” She then adds layers of color or removes them with a combination of spontaneous gestures and …