• About

    Roxanne Vanslette is a highly skilled realistic artist based in Littleton, MA, known for her captivating colored pencil and pastel portraiture.

    Roxanne’s artistic journey began in the serene landscape of northern Vermont where she spent countless hours drawing animals, flowers and people. She obtained her Bachelors in Art Education from the University of Vermont, where she honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of artistic techniques and principles.

    For over 20 years, Roxanne has shared her passion for art by teaching both children and adults. Her commitment to education and fostering creativity led her to establish Art Rox, a drawing and painting school that offers engaging and interactive classes via Zoom. Through Art Rox, Roxanne provides aspiring artists of all ages with the guidance and knowledge to explore their artistic potential, unlocking their creativity and helping them develop their own unique artistic styles.

    Roxanne’s artwork has garnered recognition for its exceptional quality and striking realism. Her portraits capture the intricacies of human expression, conveying emotion and personality in each stroke.

    While Roxanne’s artwork primarily focuses on portraiture, she continues to explore and experiment with various mediums and subject matters, pushing the boundaries of her artistic capabilities. Her relentless pursuit of growth and self-expression serves as a testament to her dedication to the arts.

    Roxanne Vanslette’s artwork has been featured in The Boston Globe, Donna Krizek’s Drawing & Sketching Secrets, Jan Devereux’s Poe the Crow and in private collections.

    Testimonials:

    If you are lucky enough to find a truly gifted teacher like Roxy, then you will be guided in your art journey by someone who understands your strengths and weaknesses, has unlimited enthusiasm for art, and the ability to analyze and critique your work in a totally supportive and understandable manner. She is equally able to teach beginners (as I was) as well as advanced  artists in her inimitable way. Pastels, colored pencil, acrylic, oils, watercolors, ink, gouache,  graphite, and combinations of materials are all within her areas of expertise  and she will happily explore techniques and materials with you. Roxy uses computer apps to their greatest advantage to help her students understand the possibilities in their work. Her zoom classes are fun, collaborative, and bring in art history and examples by famous artists.  I can’t recommend her highly enough.

    Maureen  (fifth year student)