Christine Rosamond (October 24, 1947 – March 26, 1994) -- who became known by her middle name, Rosamond -- was an American artist made famous by her paintings, watercolors, etchings, lithographs, and acrylics. Born Christine Rosamond Presco in 1947, she is best known for her use of negative space and the predominance of women in her pictures. Some of Rosamond's most familiar pieces are "Blue Ice", "Autumn", and "Denim and Silk." At one time, Rosamond's public works sold in the millions. In the early 1970s, when Rosamond's name was a household word, it was extremely unusual for a woman to rise to this kind of prominence in the art scene. Early life Rosamond was born in Vallejo, California to Victor and Rosemary Presco on October 24, 1947. Rosamond was the third of four children who grew up in an extremely dysfunctional household. Both parents were alcoholics who often failed to feed their children. All four children eventually became alcoholics themselves, though Rosamond and her brother John later joined Alcoholics Anonymous. John's artwork was chosen twice to tour the world in a Red Cross show, when he was thirteen, and again when he was sixteen. Rosamond and John were pioneers in the Hippie Movement. They lived in a famous commune with the daughters of Jirayr Zorthian, who has been titled 'The Last Bohemian'. After seeing the large portrait John did of his muse, Rena Easton, Rosamond took up art in 1972 to support herself and her young daughter, Shannon Rosamond. Career beginnings John and his friend-- and Rosamond's eventual lover-- Bryan MacLean were the school artists at University High School in West Los Angeles. Bryan became a roadie for the Byrds when he was seventeen and would later play with the rock group 'Love'. Bryan's father was an architect for the stars, and had designed Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor's home. Through him, Bryan knew the Hollywood crowd. In 1964, Rosamond accompanied her brother and Bryan on the Monday Night Art Walks on La Cienaga Boulevard, during which Rosamond learned much about art and galleries. Attending minor art classes at UCLA, Rosamond saw her career begin to rise when her then-partner, Scott Hale, encouraged her to display her paintings at the 1972 Westwood Art Fair. Priscilla Presley bought one her works, which got the attention of gallery owner Ira Cohen. Ira purchased all of Rosamond's work and commissioned her to complete a painting