Longtime Shelby Township Fine Art Society member turns 100

Shelby Township Fine Art Society member Dorothy Rohe turned 100 years old last week. She is known for the watercolor cards that she sends to friends and family.

Photo provided by Sara Katsavrias

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A longtime member of the Shelby Township Fine Art Society turned 100 years old April 29 and continues to make her favorite art.

Dorothy Rohe, 100, has been a member of the group for many years.

Sara Katsavrias, the president of the Shelby Township Fine Art Society, said that Rohe over the years has been a “vital part” of the group and an award-winning artist in Macomb County.

“Dorothy still paints when she’s up to it and still participates in some meetings and special events we host, which is always fun having her,” Katsavrias said.

She said Rohe’s family and friends were celebrating this huge milestone and that Rohe deserves all the attention.

“She is one of the sweetest women you’d ever want to meet. I love visiting with Dorothy and discussing our Art Group or really any current happenings,” Katsavrias said.

Fellow Shelby Township Fine Art Society member Diane Mueller said it’s remarkable how Rohe thinks about her family and friends and treats them to handmade watercolor cards for different holidays and birthdays.

“Dorothy still finds joy in treating others,” Mueller said.

Founded in 2001, the purpose of the Shelby Township Fine Art Society is to promote, educate and encourage fine art made by local artists.

For more information, visit the society’s Facebook page at Shelby Township Fine Art Society.