Contributing Editor / Writer

In addition to her life as a full time professional artist, Rothe is proud to be inventing and writing exciting Editorial content for American Art Collector, American Fine Art, and International Artist magazines as a contributing editor. Her monthly column Art Industry Insider can also be found in International Artist Magazine discussing various pertinent topics such as color, value, framing, marketing and how to sell your work without a gallery.
For 16 years Vanessa was honored to be the West Coast Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and with it since its conception as well as for Plein Air magazine. She is proud to have help start and continue to bring innovative content and articles for Fine Art Connoisseur as an editor and writer as well as for Plein Air magazine since the early days in 2001. Over 70 articles in Print and online publications have been created and written by Rothe from fine art, to art history, techniques in art, travel, fashion and more.
Rothe is proud to be the Author, illustrator, and creator of the Art School Approach to Oils books with Still Life and Florals out in Barnes and Noble. The book includes an important fundamentals section and is translated into 3 languages.
Rothe is also available as a freelance creative writer and journalist with specialty in fine art, fashion and travel.
A selection of articles written and created by Rothe, can be found below - Samples upon request
For 16 years Vanessa was honored to be the West Coast Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and with it since its conception as well as for Plein Air magazine. She is proud to have help start and continue to bring innovative content and articles for Fine Art Connoisseur as an editor and writer as well as for Plein Air magazine since the early days in 2001. Over 70 articles in Print and online publications have been created and written by Rothe from fine art, to art history, techniques in art, travel, fashion and more.
Rothe is proud to be the Author, illustrator, and creator of the Art School Approach to Oils books with Still Life and Florals out in Barnes and Noble. The book includes an important fundamentals section and is translated into 3 languages.
Rothe is also available as a freelance creative writer and journalist with specialty in fine art, fashion and travel.
A selection of articles written and created by Rothe, can be found below - Samples upon request
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Six page feature article in American Art Collector Magazine. Juxtaposed discusses contemporary realism today as the realist artists of America push the boundaries even further, combining graphic abstraction and flat shapes with refined realism. Concept, ideas and writing. |
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Six page feature article in American Fine Art Magazine on the influence of the Barbizon area of France near Fontainebleau on the American artists. Subject and style influence are discussed. Concept, ideas and writing. |
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Six page Article in American Fine Art magazine. February 2022. Making an Impression. History of American Art and the influence of French Impressionism. Includes factual information on the important role played by artist Mary Cassatt and the patrons that supported the Impressionists, and the impact it made on American Art across the continent. Concept, ideas and writing. |
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Six page feature, Contemporary Masters article American Art Collector magazine, on Jeremy Lipking. We follow the unique story of his highly accomplished realism and success as one of the top living artists of today. From his love of nature and family, to his travels across the globe that inspire his subjects. We dive into his style and techniques. Published March 2023. Concept of Contemporary Masters section, artist choice, and writing. Rothe's third published article on artist Lipking. |
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6 page Article in Western Art Collector on the current auction sales of historical artist Edgar Payne, along with his influence on 2 contemporary artists of today. Published 2023. Concept, ideas and writing. |
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Rothe's Bi Monthly Column " The Art Industry Insider" in International Artist Magazine - Article discusses the benefits of having a gallery show your work and represent you. 2021 to present. |
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Contemporary Masters article in American Art Collector on artist Vincent Xeus, his path to arrive at his current success and his exciting collection based on the women of the Kennedy family. Published November 2022 Concept of Contemporary Masters section, artist choice, and writing by Rothe. |
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Contemporary Master's article in American Art Collector magazine on Charles W. Mundy. Concept of Contemporary Masters section, artist choice, and writing by Rothe. |
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Contemporary Master article in American Art Collector magazine on artist Adrienne Stein, her path to becoming a well known artist and her accomplishments such as being a part of Sotheby's auction through the Art Renewal Center. Published 2023. Concept of Contemporary Masters section, artist choice, and writing by Rothe. |
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Bi-Monthly Column "Art Industry Insider" with Vanessa Rothe in International Artist Magazine AUG SEPT 2022 In this months article Rothe discusses Art School today and the various avenues you can take today to achieve your arts education. From Classical in school atelier learning to online at your pace with the pro's.
Concept and writing by Rothe |
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Art Industry Insider with Vanessa Rothe as seen in International Artist Magazine Feb March 2022 Shades of Gray and the importance of VALUES in art.
Concept and writing by Rothe |
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During her 16 years as West Coast Editor for Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine- Vanessa Rothe creates an important article on Master Artist Jeremy Lipking and what inspires him to create some of the most famous works in Realism today.
Concept, ideas and writing by Vanessa Rothe. PRINT and ONLINE versions have both been published. A Life Review of Living Master Jeremy Lipking "Rooted in Nature". In Print FINE ART CONNOISSEUR magazine and In Fine Art Today News- READ Short version of article reused for ONLINE |
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May June 2018 Fine Art Connoisseur magazine
Concept, ideas, and writing by Rothe West Coast Editor Vanessa Rothe takes an Important look at "Realism Today" as she first coins it. An important 6 page Article by Vanessa Rothe West Coast Editor FAC Magazine originally titled " REALISM TODAY" (and changed later to "Something new in Realism") about a new kind of realism that Rothe coins in May June of 2018 publicly in print as a "Hybrid Style" in FAC magazine. Stunning artwork created by a dozen International artists. Article also was Featured on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur May June 2018 Issue with an image from the article by New York artist Casey Baugh. Image below for classically modern. |
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Rothe honored to celebrate David Hockney's birthday at the Getty Museum as the West Coast Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine. Article coverage and photography as seen Fine Art Today, Fine Art Connoisseurs online digital edition. July 17th, 2017
Vanessa Rothe is honored to attend, meet and report on David Hockney's 80th Birthday at the Getty LA as Fine Art Connoisseurs West Coast Editor. Celebrating a Legend. https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2017/07/celebrating-a-legend/ |
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Six page Article on Motherhood interviewing a group of contemporary professional artist mothers. Article idea concept and written by Vanessa Rothe as contributing editor writer for American Art Collector Magazine September issue 2022 |
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American Impressionist Society, Education Director. Introduction and Mission Statement 2016-2020
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Art Instructional Book.
"An Art School Approach, Still life and Florals" How-to, in oil. Written, designed and illustrated by Rothe in 2012, 10 years after working at the company and becoming a fine artist, Rothe invented her own how to paint book for beginners in Oil. ''An Art School Approach to Oils for Still Life and Florals'' by Vanessa Rothe which is published by Walter Foster has now been translated into 4 languages and can be found on Barnes and Noble, Amazon and often on EBay as well. This book is for beginning oil painting and contains a 15 page introduction on basic art school concepts and drawing first that one should be familar with before starting in oils. The book has been met with much success. |
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Art Industry Insider Art business column, with Vanessa Rothe as seen in International Artist Magazine April / May 2022 How to take pictures and and how to make good use of your reference photos.
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November 2021
Vanessa Rothe's first monthly column for International Artist Magazine, November 2021- Her First article on How to Prepare a portfolio for Art School or for a Gallery can be found in the November Dec issue 2021.
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Vanessa Rothe's 5 page Article on top Draftsmen in the art world Juliette Aristides and Sherrie McGraw As seen in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine April 2013 PRINT. |
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Sidebar Article by Vanessa Rothe, in Fine Art Connoisseur PRINT June 2013 on how contemporary Realist artist Jeremy Lipking is carrying on the tradition of Anders Zorn in his work today. Rothe's article was added inside the article on Zorn written by head editor Peter Trippi. |

Article on an artist couple and their passion for art by Rothe
Candice Bohannon and Julio Reyes: A Passion for Art By Vanessa Rothe
http://www.fineartconnoisseur.com/Issue--March-April-2014/18482634
Candice Bohannon and Julio Reyes: A Passion for Art By Vanessa Rothe
http://www.fineartconnoisseur.com/Issue--March-April-2014/18482634

Rothe exclusive discusses New York phenomenon Casey Baugh's new work at his SOLO at Arcadia Contemporary in LA 2017
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https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2017/05/classically-modern/

2018 Coverage of VRFA Galler's Americans in Paris events and exhibitions in Los Angeles, CA and Paris France
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CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE
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Article on upcoming artist Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine - Article by Rothe on an up and coming artist she believes will make a mark: Michelle Dunaway. Additionally, Rothe as seen in the ''Out and About'' section with Lipking and with many artists at the LA ART SHOW. |

Online version of Rooted in Nature about living master artist
Jeremy Lipking by Vanessa Rothe - West Coast Editor Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine
READ ARTICLE SHORT ONLINE VERSION HERE
Jeremy Lipking by Vanessa Rothe - West Coast Editor Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine
READ ARTICLE SHORT ONLINE VERSION HERE


Article Link Fine Art Connoisseur - Fine Art Today by Vanessa Rothe
ARTICLE HERE https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2017/06/into-the-night
ARTICLE HERE https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2017/06/into-the-night


Fine Art Connoisseur - TRAC: Representational Art Conference -Phenomena PRINT
TRAC 2014: Representational Phenomena. Vanessa Rothe Reporting West Coast Editor Fine Art Connoisseur.
Is art simply a record of events, of objects, and of ...
www.fineartconnoisseur.com/TRAC-2014...Phenomena/18571629

Fashion and Impressionism at the fin de siecle Paris-
Rothe takes us thru the Edgar Degas Millinery exhibit in this fresh new article.
ARTICLE LINK BELOW
https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2017/02/fashion-impressionism-in-fin-de-siecle-paris/

March 2018
Eclectic and Impreessive a Recap of Art Palm Springs -Art Fair published in Fine Art Today News
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https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2018/03/eclectic-impressive-recap-art-palm-springs/
Eclectic and Impreessive a Recap of Art Palm Springs -Art Fair published in Fine Art Today News
CLICK HERE TO READ
https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2018/03/eclectic-impressive-recap-art-palm-springs/

Vanessa Rothe West Coast Editor Reporting: Recap of the LA ART SHOW opening night 2018.
https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2018/01/recap-of-the-2018-la-art-show/
https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2018/01/recap-of-the-2018-la-art-show/
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Reporting as West Coast Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine. A longtime staple in New York, Arcadia Contemporary is showcasing American realism, in its new location in California wiht a compelling group exhibition.
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Recap of the LA ART SHOW 2018 in review for Fine Art Connosseur by Rothe
https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2018/01/recap-of-the-2018-la-art-show/
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https://fineartconnoisseur.com/2018/01/recap-of-the-2018-la-art-show/
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NEW Monotype Article from August Issue 2015
Six page article on Monotype in Fine Art Connoisseur magazine by Rothe explaining the technique and giving examples of its various styles and methods. History of the genre is also lightly discussed.
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Vanessa Rothe Review of Legion of Honor Exhibit "Impressionists on the Water" -Article and review http://www.fineartconnoisseur.com/Fine-Art-Connoisseur-s-Vanessa-Rothe-Visits--Impre/16839361 |