Rosita Herat

I am a self‑taught artist living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia. I have a diploma on Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver and also done courses at the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Granville Island, Vancouver. These individual workshops were with with signature artists of the FCA. I also have experience working as a Children’s Art Programs Assistant at the Surrey Art Gallery. I have participated in several exhibitions, and my artwork has been selected for juried exhibitions.

My interest and enthusiasm for art began at an early age while growing up on a tropical island surrounded by golden beaches, rainforests, mountains, lakes, rivers, and—most importantly—abundant animal life. My work is primarily inspired and influenced by a diverse range of sources, including personal experiences and my relationships with specific places. Living in such an environment taught me to appreciate and respect nature