Rosa Elvira Sclafani is a Connecticut- based painter who specializes in Watercolor and realistic works. She was born in Lima-Peru, and first discovered her passion for painting 27 years ago when her two children began school. She enrolled in courses to learn to paint Folk Art with acrylics and gouache. As a member of the Society of Decorative Painters, Rosa began taking classes using Oil and Watercolor and eventually enrolled at the Norwalk Community College, in Norwalk, Ct. where she studied Fine Arts. She also studied at Rowayton Arts Center and Silvermine School of Arts.

 Rosa’s paintings have been exhibited at Rowayton Arts Center, State of the Art Gallery (Ithaca, NY) as well as her photography was at Arts Center East, Vernon. Ct. Also, her work has been featured in Arts to Hearts Magazine.

Her paintings are a reflection of her feeling and culture. Working with watercolors gives her the freedom to express and capture what she sees. Rosa explains, that “Through the process of applying color and refining images using a sequence of washes and glazes. I am able to create desired techniques or effects to produce depth, textures, and color in my works”

This has also contributed to her passion for photography which allows her to document her personal experiences – capturing objects and scenes that later she will use in her work.

Rosa is inspired by her Peruvian roots including the vibrant colors, nature, and culture of her native country.

Email: resclafaniart@gmail.com
Instagram: @resclafaniart