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Rosalie Heacock Thompson painted Southern California with luminous intensity. Her plein air watercolors capture not only what the land looks like — but how it feels to stand in the sun, in the wind, surrounded by sky and sea. Two of her coastal works, Carrillo Beach (1997) and Charmlee Vista (1998), reveal her distinct style, artistic devotion, and deep reverence for the California landscape.

Rosalie Heacock Thompson (1927–2022) was a Southern California and New Mexico artist whose career spanned eight decades. Known for her plein air watercolor landscapes, she created over 450 works that document the natural world with intimacy, clarity, and ecological awareness. A founding member of the Plein Air Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore, Thompson combined artistic discipline with a deep spiritual connection to nature.

Discover the plein air legacy of Rosalie Heacock Thompson (1927–2022), a Southern California and New Mexico watercolorist known for her vibrant outdoor landscapes and role in the California plein air revival.

Rosalie Heacock Thompson (1927–2022) was a lifelong plein air watercolorist whose legacy is deeply rooted in the natural beauty of...