Family portraits and group portraits turn a particular, precious time into a permanent memory. Rosanna prefers a relatively casual, relaxed approach to a more formal pose, largely because it better reflects the different personalities within a family and how they interrelate.
A good family or group portrait naturally and quietly amplifies the chemistry between the individuals.
“I commissioned Rosanna to capture the dynamic that existed between my four sons at a very specific moment in time. I knew that, with my eldest about to go to university, this was a moment I would treasure. Truly the end of something precious. Nothing but a large, beautifully executed oil painting could possibly evoke that moment so poignantly.
Rosanna is supremely talented; the likenesses are incredible. The thrill of owning this painting, however, is that she captured that moment in a way that a camera never could. It is a wonderful composition. The sitters are relaxed and yet the painting is full of energy. With a half glance, an exchanged look, and a hint of a wry smile, she captures each loving relationships.
I will be forever grateful to Rosanna. As my boys fly the nest, they also remain here with me.” Ali Kelsey