EP264 Roselle Doyle | Full Time Artist - Retired World Class Professional Figure Skater

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry sits down with the talented visual artist and former competitive figure skater, Roselle Doyle. Roselle shares her incredible journey, from her early days in Montreal, where she fell in love with figure skating, to competing at elite levels in Canada and England. She opens up about the challenges she faced in her skating career, including a career-changing injury, and how that ultimately led her to transition into the world of art.Roselle discusses how her figure skating background influences her vibrant, kinetic painting style, and how she found a new creative outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic. After moving to Newfoundland, Roselle's art has continued to evolve, incorporating local landscapes and a whimsical puffin series. She talks about her passion for creating art that brings joy to others and shares her insights on how to embrace creativity and pursue what you love.Through her story, Roselle encourages others to follow their creative passions and create from the heart. You can also learn more about Roselle’s artwork and connect with her through her social media and website.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from Gale Force Wins!0:00 - Introduction to the episode0:10 - Guest Roselle Doyle introduction0:24 - How Gerry found Roselle through social media1:04 - Roselle introduces herself as a visual artist1:35 - Roselle discusses her background in figure skating2:37 - Gerry shares his own figure skating background3:01 - Roselle talks about growing up in Montreal4:03 - Roselle’s early experiences with figure skating4:52 - Roselle’s first competition6:03 - Pressure of rising through the ranks in figure skating6:21 - Roselle’s figure skating progression7:13 - Roselle moves to England and the challenges she faced8:03 - Returning to Canada and transitioning to artistry9:01 - Transition from competitive skating to choreographing10:18 - Roselle choreographs for Brian Orser13:04 - Choreographing for large-scale shows14:23 - Transition into the world of art and performance18:11 - Roselle begins focusing on visual art19:07 - The shift to painting full-time during COVID20:00 - Roselle discusses her move to Newfoundland23:01 - Roselle’s art style and inspiration25:01 - Roselle’s first acrylic painting and its inspiration27:02 - Showcasing her art at markets and pop-up stores30:06 - Interaction with tourists at her pop-up store32:47 - Transition from skating to art and finding new creative outlets35:39 - Roselle’s art inspirations and journey40:09 - Advice on following creative passions42:23 - The importance of creating from the heart45:05 - Roselle’s social media and online presence46:03 - Website and social media details47:44 - Closing remarks and thank youGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/