Color as a Compass – An Interview with Rose Sinjarearn

For this edition of More Art, we speak with Rose Sinjarearn, an artist whose vibrant work now graces the interiors of luxury hotels and superyachts around the world. Her story begins in Phuket, Thailand — a place full of sunlight, turquoise seas, and endless inspiration.

From Daydreamer to Canvas Artist

As a young girl, Rose would draw every chance she got. On her school bus rides, she would gaze in awe at the grand hotels where affluent travelers vacationed. "That world of elegance and beauty — I wanted to be part of it, but as a creator," she recalls. What began with pencil sketches gradually evolved into a love for paint and canvas — a new language built on color.

"Color is everything," she says. "On a good day, colors appear bright and vivid. On a difficult day, the same colors feel softer, quieter. That contrast still fascinates me."

At around the age of thirty, Rose made her dream a reality. She rented a small studio and began to work professionally. Her joyful and colorful paintings quickly caught the attention of interior designers and architects.

From Canvas to Coastline – An Unexpected Ambassadorship

Interest in her work grew rapidly. Her first paintings were sold to clients in the hotel industry, and soon after, she was invited to promote Phuket as a destination. With the right references and growing visibility, she was named Thailand Yachting Ambassador — a title that opened doors to a global clientele.

"I never had a marketing plan," she laughs. "But that didn't matter. Creativity can't be scheduled. You just have to keep going and keep creating."

Every Collection Tells a Story

Today, Rose works closely with interior specialists, contractors, and designers who furnish high-end yachts. Much of her work is created in series, using harmonized color palettes. "To me, a collection is a story. Each painting is a chapter, and together they form an emotional arc. That's why I like to keep the series intact."

In Phuket, she's also started an art circle with friends and fellow artists. Many of them earn their income by replicating famous works. "They're incredibly skilled," Rose says, "but I see how that limits their own voice. I try to involve them in my world — I take them along on my gallery visits in London, and I even bring their work with me. It's my way of encouraging them to transform their own creativity into original paintings."

Art as Connection

Her clientele may be international, but the process remains deeply personal. "When clients visit my studio, they naturally connect with a piece. They feel it. They know what fits. I always ask them, 'How do you want this space to feel? What is the soul of this home?'"

This empathic approach makes her art more than decoration — it becomes a mirror of the client's inner world. "If I feel proud of a painting, others can sense it. And when a client truly connects with it — that's when the circle is complete."

A Gallery in the Netherlands

Finally, we ask her about the future. Does she have a dream? Rose smiles. "Absolutely," she says. "To open a gallery here in the Netherlands. A space where stories, people, and colors come together. A place where art isn't just seen — it's felt."