Rosemarie Kammer

Rosemarie, a lifelong Virginian, has called Williamsburg home since 1984. Throughout these past years, she has used her degree in Textiles and Fashion Design in ways that have instilled a keen passion for creating in various media. Most recently, Rosemarie was the lead artist for Trader Joe’s in Williamsburg, where she created product signs and paintings, maintaining the unique atmosphere that is so well known to TJs shoppers. Having spent a number of years in the yarn shop world, Rosemarie found another avenue for creating while also exploring the world of textile art and color. Hand-dying yarn, felting, knitting and teaching were all part of this exceptional experience. Much of Rosemarie’s early work was seen in homes and businesses in the Hampton Roads area and beyond where, as a decorative artist, she created murals and faux finishes. She was part of a number of Parade of Homes teams, working with builders and interior designers to create unique and inviting rooms. Today, behind the easel, Rosemarie uses what she has learned and continues to learn to convey her love of color and place. Working in oils, acrylics and watercolor, she uses photos to create landscapes of favorite scenes and places….usually the beach or Blue Ridge Mountains. Through her work, she hopes to capture a memory and evoke a feeling in the viewer. Rosemarie’s paintings have recently hung at the Williamsburg Winery as part of the TAPS seasonal exhibit.