Rose not only shows students how to create art, perfect various art techniques and procedures, but she instills a passion for learning and shares inspired lessons that stay with her students for a lifetime.
She teachers her students “how to see” and how to find their unique artistic voice so they may travel on their art journey and achieve their dreams.
• Study with a professional award-winning artist.
• Improve your skills and confidence in both drawing and painting.
• Art School Education rooted in solid foundations of Art.
• 25 years of experience teaching art and a proven curriculum
• Bring creativity back into your life and those "Creatives" you love.
Quality art education starts with the FOUNDATIONS. Visual problem-solving skills like drawing, perspective, lighting, how to depict form, understanding of value and color theory, and design are imperative to one’s understanding of art making. Whether it be a drawing, painting, animation film, a logo/brand, or website... the foundations are where it all starts and are something that no artist can ever study enough.
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Don't miss our upcoming art workshops.
In-person Workshop
Explore and paint the beauty of San Diego in this immersive 4-day painting workshop. From dramatic coastal vistas to sunlit hillsides and atmospheric landscapes, San Diego offers endless inspiration for the landscape painter.
We will begin in the studio, where Rose will share essential principles and practical strategies for successful plein air painting. Through demonstrations, discussions, and painting exercises, you'll learn how to simplify complex scenes, strengthen your compositions, and confidently approach painting outdoors.
After building a solid foundation in the studio, we will venture into the field to paint on location, following in the footsteps of the California Impressionists. Working directly from nature, you'll learn to capture the ever-changing effects of light, atmosphere, and color while developing your own personal response to the landscape.
This workshop is designed for painters seeking to strengthen their plein air skills and create more expressive, confident landscape paintings. With enrollment limited to just 12 students, Rose will be able to provide individualized instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance throughout the workshop.
How to simplify and organize the landscape into strong, compelling designs
Strategies for quickly assessing light, values, and color relationships outdoors
How to capture atmosphere, depth, and the unique character of a place
The importance of notan, value patterns, and composition in landscape painting
Color mixing techniques for creating luminous, harmonious paintings
Brushwork and paint handling approaches that add energy and expression
How to edit nature and focus on what matters most in a scene
Methods for creating field studies that can later be developed into larger studio works
Ways to strengthen your personal artistic voice while painting from observation
Daily demonstrations, group critiques, and individual instruction will help you gain confidence and deepen your understanding of landscape painting in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Come join us for four days of painting, learning, and artistic camaraderie as we discover the remarkable beauty of San Diego through paint.
Tuition: $750
Limited to 12 students
Can register online below or simple email here and send in a check asap to hold your spot.
Rose Irelan
13835 Putney Rd.
Poway CA 92064
Destination Art Workshop
Join me in Provence, France for a painting opportunity of a lifetime!
Step into the golden light and timeless beauty of Provence where Van Gogh once wandered, sketched, and painted with passionate intensity—and create your own visual love letters to the landscape.
This immersive plein air painting workshop invites you to slow down and truly see the world around you. From sunlit villages with cobalt-blue shutters and flower-filled alleyways to glistening waters, hilltop views, and market squares, each day offers a new scene to explore and interpret in paint.
ou’ll be part of a supportive group of artists, enjoying shared meals, beautiful settings, and the deep satisfaction of painting outdoors. There’s something special about Provence in September—its soft golden light, rustling leaves, and quiet hum of late summer.
Whether you’re a beginner seeking clarity or an experienced painter ready to reinvigorate your work, this workshop is designed to inspire, deepen, and delight your creative journey.
Come paint your own postcards from Provence, and take home not just paintings—but memories, skills, and the joy of having followed your brush through one of the world’s most beautiful places.
May 9 - 16 2027. Register now to ensure your spot in this dream art vacation.
Join me in painting with friends in Provence. See why the Impressionist masters said, "The light is different in France". Let's gather at our easels making new memories, friends and paintings while following Van Gogh's footsteps.
Register now...Bookings must be made by November 30th.
Picture yourself painting by the peaceful banks of the Sorgue river as the cheerful hum of cicadas fills the warm afternoon or strolling through the vibrant Provencal markets where the scent of lavender and freshly baked bread mingles with the colorful bustle of vendors.
One Day Workshop
a one-day workshop exploring composition, color, design, and poetic expression
Date: Saturday, July 18th
Location: Ilan-Lael Center, Julian, CA
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $295 (Materials not included. A supply list will be provided upon registration.)
Discover one of Rose’s signature approaches to finding inspiration and creating original designs for expressive landscape paintings. Join Rose this summer for a workshop that will stretch your imagination and open new possibilities in your creative process.
Never be without inspiration again. By approaching landscape painting through the lens of design and poetic intention, you’ll learn to see endless possibilities for creating meaningful and personal works of art. Whether you already have a clear vision or are searching for one, this workshop will help you uncover and develop your own unique artistic voice.
I am happy to announce that I have been invited as a fellow artist for Ilan_Lael. The Ilan-Lael Foundation was founded in 1982 by James and Anne Hubbell.
The Foundation pursues the Hubbell legacy by maintaining Ilan-Lael, the place, as a center for
arts, education, and culture, and carrying forward James Hubbell’s visionary work on projects
like Pacific Rim Park, art and nature education programs, exhibitions, and collaborations with
community partners here and abroad.
I will be teaching here and producing a body of work that will be on exhibit at the Atheneum, La Jolla in 2027.
Learn how to generate original ideas, strengthen your paintings, and discover new ways to express your unique artistic voice.
We’ll spend the day exploring design, color, composition, and imagination—learning how to transform landscape inspiration into paintings filled with meaning, mood, and personal expression.
This workshop is suitable for artists working in any medium and provides a wonderful foundation for my upcoming plein air landscape workshop later this year.
"Rose is truly a gift to have as a teacher. Positive, upbeat, able to teach in all media types! I've learned from several art instructors and she is the best. She made us all feel so comfortable and was able to give real, tangible tips and tutorials to improve our level of artistry. I absolutely loved learning from her! If you have the opportunity to learn from Rose, don't hesitate, just sign up. It'll be an experience you remember for the rest of your life. - ."
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As a beginning art student, this workshop challenged me, but Rose is an amazing and inspirational teacher with a positive and upbeat style that encouraged me to explore my limits. Her mastery of the foundations of painting, along with some valuable techniques that help in the planning stages, have given me so many tools to help elevate my painting skills. This workshop was an exceptional opportunity to travel to an incredible place, improve my skills as an artist, and hang out with an instructor who is just one of those people you enjoy being around!
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I started taking classes with Rose when I was 13, and they changed my life. Rose has been an absolute inspiration to me. Not only has she played a pivotal role on the development of my skills as an artist, but she has continued to be a source of support throughout college at the Rhode Island School of Design. I continue to look back on her advice as my steady “rock.” Rose’s lively spirit and passion for art is infectious, and her classes were not only highly educational, but also a source of therapy; I always left her classes with a glow and a smile. Her individual attention has proved invaluable in helping me to be the artist I am today.” -Ruth Holloday, RISD graduate and MFA graducate from CSULB. Professor of Art.
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How to Register:
Payment holds your spot. Limited spots available.
Option 1: Easy check out. Click on Sign up button after the description and follow to check out.
Option 2: Pay with check. This option available when the class or workshop is soley through me.
If workshop is offered through a third party such as French Escapade you will pay the organization hosting it. Just simple click the button to be directed to the third party website.
A supply list will be sent to you along with other information. Start gathering your art supplies and get ready to have some creative fun!
Questions: email me.
“Rose Irelan is a consummate and gifted teacher. Although I studied drawing and painting at a well known atelier for seven years, I struggled to get a clear over arching foundation in painting. Rose’s clear, coherent and sequenced curriculum perfectly addressed my needs. In just two classes I began to see a marked improvement in my painting, composition and confidence and plan to continue studying with her. Rose focuses on specific processes that work synergistically to move her students not just forward, but in quantum leaps. I now understand how to identify value and create color harmony. Thanks to Rose I follow sequenced steps to create composition and map out values before I begin to paint. She gives her students specific tools and provides focused exercises to increase our awareness of how the processes work together. Her results are phenomenal thanks to her vision and generosity as a teacher.
You are awesome and so passionate about sharing your knowledge. I felt your energy tonight! It was a great refresher from attending all your wonderful classes.
Today I learned that I need to work more with the complementary colors. I use blue and orange together quite often(my go to)but I need to use violet/yellow and red/green more often. I’m missing out on a bunch of colors!
“I wanted to let you know that you deserve much credit for our daughter’s acceptances to three very prestigious colleges, including Rhode Island School of Design and UCLA. Ruth suspects it’s due to portfolios. Our daughter knows that her portfolio could not have been created without your wonderful instruction!!! We are very grateful that she has had the opportunity to study with you. RoseArts Atelier is where over the past 5 years she has learned almost all of her technique!!
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