Rosy Lamb facts for kids

Rosy Lamb was born in 1973 in Tamworth, New Hampshire, USA. She is an American artist who creates sculptures and paintings. She also writes books! Rosy Lamb lives in Paris, France. She studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Later, she worked as an assistant to the famous sculptor Jean Cardot. After this, her own art became well-known.

Early Life and Education

Rosy Lamb grew up in New Hampshire with her four brothers and sisters. Her parents were both artists, and they taught all their children at home. This is called homeschooling.

After being homeschooled, Rosy went to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Here, she focused on two main areas: sculpture and painting. While she was studying there, she also took some classes at the Harvard Extension School.

In 2001, Rosy Lamb moved from Philadelphia to France. There, she worked for a sculptor named Jean Cardot. This move helped her start her own art career and become known around the world.

Her Art and Work

Rosy Lamb creates art in three main ways: drawings, paintings, and sculptures. These different types of art often connect with each other.

• For her drawings, she uses materials like conté crayon, charcoal, and other mixed items.
• When she paints, she uses materials like linen or wood boards. She also paints with watercolor or uses mixed materials on plaster.
• Her sculptures are made from plaster, bronze, or resin. Sometimes she mixes other materials with plaster for her sculptures.

Exhibitions and Awards

Rosy Lamb's art has been shown in many places. In Europe, her work has been displayed in famous locations like the Luxembourg Garden in Paris. The French Senate, which is like the government, supported this exhibition.

In 2010, one of her paintings was shown at the BP Portrait Award in London. This was at the famous National Portrait Gallery. In the United States, she has had her own art shows in cities like Philadelphia, Boston, and New Jersey.

Rosy Lamb has also won important awards. In 2002, she received the George Coulin prize for sculpture from the Institut de France. From 2001 to 2003, she was an Artist in Residence at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris. This means she was given a place to live and work as an artist.

Authoring Books

In December 2013, Rosy Lamb published a picture book for children. It is called Paul Meets Bernadette. The book tells a simple story about two fish. Rosy worked with her father, Albert Lamb, to create this book. Her father is also a picture book author. A book review from Kirkus Reviews called her book a "lovely" story.