Rosalie Heacock Thompson – American Artist
The artistic legacy of Rosalie Heacock Thompson — a curated archive of watercolors, oil paintings, and abstract landscapes spanning California and New Mexico. A dedicated voice in the Southern California plein air revival, her work bridges observation and spirit across eight decades of art.
Works of Rosalie Heacock Thompson
This curated portfolio features the plein air landscapes, abstract compositions, and studio works of Rosalie Heacock Thompson.
From watercolor scenes painted on-site in the canyons and coasts of Southern California to high-country vistas of New Mexico, these works reflect over 8 decades of disciplined outdoor practice, spiritual observation, and expressive mark-making.
Open below select pieces to explore some highlights of her art.
Exhibitions & Archive
Rosalie in the field
Plein air painting on site
Rosalie Heacock Thompson exhibited her work across California and New Mexico during her lifetime. While her plein air practice was often private and devotional, select galleries, gardens, and local institutions showcased her landscapes and abstract works.
Exhibition Venues:
Malibu Gallery, Malibu, CA
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Santa Monica Pier, CA
Creative Designs Gallery, Alamogordo, NM
Copper Heron Gallery, Alamogordo, NM
The Lodge, Cloudcroft, NM
Rosalie and husband, Bliss, painting along California coast
Rosalie
painting on site
in Southern California