I’m Rosalie Grubb (b. 2000, Charlotte, NC), a Venice Beach–based artist creating colorful, childlike worlds filled with whimsy, nostalgia, and imagination. My work is shaped by a life lived between cultures, from Chinese immersion classrooms in the American South to years studying and living in Shanghai. I build playful, detailed visual worlds that blend personal storytelling with a psychedelic, joyful aesthetic, often featuring recurring characters like my cat Mooncake and my own imagined creatures. My practice is rooted in creating light and wonder, even when it comes from more complex or contrasting experiences. My work has been exhibited in Venice, CA, and includes a 38-foot mural in Chapel Hill, NC, collaborations with Murphy Maude Interiors, and a public art project for Cool Globes. I’ve completed commissions for collectors around the world and received a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Rosalie Grubb

I’m Rosalie Grubb (b. 2000, Charlotte, NC), a Venice Beach–based artist creating colorful, childlike worlds filled with whimsy, nostalgia, and imagination. My work is shaped by a life lived between cultures, from Chinese immersion classrooms in the American South to years studying and living in Shanghai. I build playful, detailed visual worlds that blend personal storytelling with a psychedelic, joyful aesthetic, often featuring recurring characters like my cat Mooncake and my own imagined creatures. My practice is rooted in creating light and wonder, even when it comes from more complex or contrasting experiences. My work has been exhibited in Venice, CA, and includes a 38-foot mural in Chapel Hill, NC, collaborations with Murphy Maude Interiors, and a public art project for Cool Globes. I’ve completed commissions for collectors around the world and received a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

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I’m Rosalie Grubb (b. 2000, Charlotte, NC), a Venice Beach–based artist creating colorful, childlike worlds filled with whimsy, nostalgia, and imagination. My work is shaped by a life lived between cultures, from Chinese immersion classrooms in the American South to years studying and living in Shanghai.

I build playful, detailed visual worlds that blend personal storytelling with a psychedelic, joyful aesthetic, often featuring recurring characters like my cat Mooncake and my own imagined creatures. My practice is rooted in creating light and wonder, even when it comes from more complex or contrasting experiences.

My work has been exhibited in Venice, CA, and includes a 38-foot mural in Chapel Hill, NC, collaborations with Murphy Maude Interiors, and a public art project for Cool Globes. I’ve completed commissions for collectors around the world and received a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Fine Artist and Illustrator at Rosalie's Art LLC (Self-employed)
August 1, 2025 - Present
● Built a full-time art business, completing 100+ commissioned works for clients worldwide ● Developed a recognizable whimsical style leading to repeat clients and organic demand ● Created custom pet portraits, object-based works, and imaginative compositions
Independent Artist at Yiwei Gallery
July 1, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Exhibited a solo show of my artwork at Yiwei Gallery.
Illustrator at PetWello
May 31, 2026 - August 22, 2024
Created digital illustrations for PetWello's social platforms (WeChat and Little Red Book), supporting brand engagement in the Chinese market.
Artist at Murphy Maude Interiors - Artist
September 1, 2020 - September 26, 2020
Crafted an exclusive range of bedspreads, wallpaper, pillows, and other items for Murphy Maude Interiors' children's collection.
Artist at Cool Globes
March 2, 2020 - May 22, 2020
Painted a five foot tall globe with a diameter of five feet, promoting the protection and health of our planet with a specific initiative for cycling.

Education

Bachelor of Art at New York University Shanghai
September 2, 2019 - May 17, 2024
Major in International Relations, Minor in Chinese

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