Bio
Lois Rosio Sprague holds degrees in Fine Art and Graphic Art from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Her watercolor and pastel work has been exhibited in galleries and exhibitions around the country.
Lois has illustrated several childrens books, including her latest, "The Goodnight Thing." Lois is currently a member of the Society of Children's book writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Lois also specializes in a variety of other forms of art. Lois participated in a Colorado Elk Tour by painting a lifesize fiberglass elk named "Sparky." Lois' new form of live art on stage has been an exciting way for audiences to see an image come to life in 30 minutes.
Lois lives in Colorado with her husband and five children and the occasional bear.
Awards
Faculty Award of Superior Achievement
Pastel Society of America Exhibition, New York City
Joe Hing Lowe Scholarship, Pastel Society of America
Purchase Award, Quincy Art Club, Quincy, IL
Artists guild of Chicago, Watercolor Exhibition
Midwest Pastel Society, Pastel Exhibition
Rocky Mountain National, Foothills Art Center, CO
Adirondack National, New York
Kentucky Watercolor Society Exhibition and traveling show
Illinois State Fair, Professional Art Exhibition
Signature Member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America
MWS Signature member Exhibition, Ray College of Design
One women show, Studio in the woods, Wauconda, IL.
Visual Expressions Christian Faith, Cook Communications
First place Water Media, Visual Expressions Exhibition
Pikes peak Watercolor Society Exhibition, Distinctive Color Award
Western Watercolor Society Exhibition, Grand Junction
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Client List
Red Door Press
Christianity Today
Tyndale House
Scripture Press
World Bible
Decision Magazine
Willow Creek Magazine
Baker Book House
David C. Cook
Compassion Int.
A.C. Nielson Research
Kids Hope
Thomas Nelson
Word Publishing
Educational Publishing Concepts
Nichols Gallery, Toas NM
Calabash Gallery
Childrens Pasters Conference
Mountain Living Studio
McDonalds
Blue-cross Blue-shield
Colorado World Theater
Butte Theater
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