First, I would like to thank all of those in my my family; both those by blood and by choice. Annika, Roger, Chris, Shannon (yes you’re family!) and my beloved sister and twin separated by a time space continuum, Melina. You have always believed and supported my art, even in the earliest of days. Josh Hudson, my ride or die, my sanity when I’m just not; my literal everything. I don’t know where I would be without the love of all of you. 

Next, I’d like to thank all of those that have come up to bat for me, promoted the ever living daylights out of me, the positivity drivers of my life (of course those above do that too!); Marissa Basile, Greg Cervone and all of his amazing friends, Alisha Cahue, Jenee Bothe and SO many more who constantly enrich my existence so much!

Lastly, but sure as hell not least, are the craziest humans that have made my dreams come true. I seriously do not know how I would have pulled off launching 10 years of art in two months without these amazing individuals. Ryan Ensmann, the creator of this very site you’re reading this on. Not only is he an amazing co worker, but such a wonderful friend as well. It’s been such a treat getting to know you through our side project. His amazing Steve Escamilla; the photographer to most of what you see on this site, videographer of the best hoop / drone video I’ve ever seen (okay, I may have some bias) and absolute treat to interact with; I can’t wait for our future projects together. Misa Constana for the amazing photography for my home page, Instagram and best of all events! Sean Lazarus; an absolute delight back when we worked together, and now my collaborating DJ and professional promoter of the A State of Rosy campaign! 

I know there are many more who have helped promote, guide, encourage, question? All the crazy ideas I‘ve had, in which I may not have mentioned; It doesn’t make you any less relevant. It’s because of all of you, all the people I meet and interact with. Those in my career, those at the shows and festivals, even those girls I said “you look fabulous and don’t you dare shed another tear for him” in the bathroom at a gig. Every. Single. One. Of. You. MATTER. That’s my main point. Only YOU can control your future. Stop waiting on opportunity, seize it. That’s what I decided back in June and thanks to all of these lovely people. WE made it happen. I’d like to say that I don’t know how I deserved this; but I do. Live your life with passion, do what you love. All those cheesy things, it seriously works. 

Now. Ryan Jacobs, I may not know what’s up these days, but I can’t thank you enough for putting the paint brush in my hand, and a canvas on my lap all those years ago. “I don’t paint” just didn’t fly with you. For that, I owe you massive thanks. 

Love,
Rosy