Roger’s artistic ability goes well beyond the window paintings, despite the fact that she only started to take her art seriously about three years ago.
“I work with lots of different mediums, I sculpt and I do woodworking, and I sketch and I do acrylic paintings,” Rogers said.
She often uses her Métis heritage as inspiration for some of her work. She’s actually participated in many gallery shows that feature Indigenous fine art. Recently, she won first place for her Indigenous portraits during an exhibition in Lloydminster.
Rogers was also recently included in a magazine called Turquoise Iris Journal and an upcoming documentary that both feature artists and their work.
When Rogers isn’t working on gallery projects or painting storefront windows, she is busy running paint parties which have become popular events for birthday parties, bridal showers or team building events. At her community paint parties in the Battlefords area, guests can choose from one of three paintings and learn how to complete their piece with her guidance.
“I think more people should be painting for sure,” said Rogers.
“Painting and art is such a great way to relax and reduce stress and get out of your head for a little bit. It’s a great way to distract from the crazy in life.”
Roger’s art can currently be spotted on the front windows of North Battleford businesses including Sound City, Cutlet Express and Bee Plus Workplace Solutions.
In a day when images can be created by artificial intelligence in seconds, there is something old-fashioned about hand-painted storefront windows. But for many, that nostalgia is often what makes them stop and look.
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