Rosemary (aka Romi) was born in Wiltshire, but came to Cornwall in 1959, where she remained until her death. A multi-talented and thoroughly creative person, she was as much a musician (violinist) as a visual artist, the latter having been taken up after marriage to her late husband Michael. As a painter, she was largely self-taught, and greatly responsive to people and objects such as musical instruments and flowers, which found their way into her images.

She was a member of the Newlyn Society of Artists (NSA) from the late 1960s, though resigning in disgust a couple of times. With the NSA she exhibited often in mixed shows. Her work was also shown at the Rainyday Gallery, Penzance.

Romi was both a speedy and a spontaneous artist, as described by Frank RUHRMUND, reviewing her colourful and exuberant work. She was quick to tell you that she would like to paint your portrait - and it would only take 5 minutes. Her instincts and opinions were positive and naturally 'sunny' in approach. Her friends were many in the artistic community and included Jeremy LE GRICE, Lyn LE GRICE, Rose HILTON,  Jane AKEROYD, Daphne McCLURE and many others.