Norma Jean Rollet, born in Gardner, Massachusetts, grew up as the third of seven children and discovered her love of art at a young age. Encouraged by her oil painting mentor, Kenneth Lovejoy, and her high school teacher, Mary Dunn, Norma developed a deep passion for experimenting with color and different mediums.

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After working her way through the New England School of Art and Design, she moved to Vermont in 1983, where she led the publications office at Middlebury College and married her husband, Tim Rollet. Together, they raised two children and now enjoy visits from their growing family, including grandchildren who fill their home with joy.

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With over 40 years of experience in graphic design and illustration, Norma’s heart has always remained in fine art, especially oil and pastel painting. She has studied under renowned artists like Robert K. Carsten and Tom Lynch. Now, she’s combining her love of art and storytelling, focusing on writing and illustrating children's books, with the goal of bringing her creative visions to life for young readers.

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Memberships:

     Pastel Society of America, Signature Member

     International Association of Pastel Societies

     Appalachian Pastel Society

     Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

 

Juried Exhibitions:

     2022 Tennessee Art Association Fall Juried Art Show

     2021 Tennessee Art Association Spring Juried Art Show

     2019 The North Carolina Statewide Pastel Juried Exhibition is an annual collaboration of three

              pastel societies: The Appalachian Pastel Society (APS), the Pastel Society of NC 

              (PSNC), and the Piedmont Pastel Society (PPS)

     2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014 Vermont Pastel Society Annual Juried Exhibit

     2017, 2015 Pastel Society of New Hampshire National Juried Exhibition

     2016 Adirondack Pastel Society Annual Juried Exhibit

     2015 Pastel Society of American "Enduring Brilliance"

     2015 Degas Pastel Society Member's Exhibition

     2015 Pastel Painter Society of Cape Cod "For Pastels Only"

     

Awards:

     2022 Tennesse Art Association Fall Juried Show, Two Honorable Mentions

     2021 Tennesse Art Association Spring Juried Show, Second Place

     2019 The North Carolina Tri-State Pastel Juried Exhibition, Honorable Mention

     2017 Pastel Society of New Hampshire National Juried Exhibition,

              Piscataqua Savings Bank Award

     2016 Vermont Pastel Society Annual Juried Exhibit, Honorable Mention

     2015 Pastel Society of New Hampshire National Juried Exhibition, Fuller Foundation Award

     2015 Vermont Pastel Society Annual Juried Exhibit, Second Place

     2014 Vermont Pastel Society Annual Juried Exhibit, Third Place