“It breaks my heart to think of this world without the kindness that Nathan brought to it. He had such a tender spirt. I will miss him and his enthusiasm he had for his life, his friends and loved ones and it showed in his art! It was always a pleasure to work with him.”
-Linda Roth
“I met Nathan at the farmers market in Old Town. As ever, he was busy working, but even then I could recognize he was in his element. So many of his countless gifts were on display, working in unison. He had an incredible imagination, which was evident in his art and his curiosity. He had an amazing gift for finding that one thing that would make you laugh, even on your worst day. And he was amazing at making you feel like you were the most special person in the room. Every conversation at the market was a treasure, and he would leave you with one, in origami, to take home and remember him by.
Nathan was one of the first friends I made in Fort Collins and I learned so much about creating and sharing art from him, but even more importantly in the way he cared for others- singularly and 100% present. He was one of the first members of the art collective and the first person I introduced the collective to. It all shows how open-minded he was to meet and connect. I’ll never forget how proud he was to show me he had one of my prints hanging up in his studio. I’ll forever be proudly showing his in mine. He gave so much, and his impact on the community and those around him will carry on forever. Thank you Nathan <3”
-Xavier Pereira
“I remember a sunny day at an art market when my daughter, who must have been 5 or 6 at the time, became entranced with Nathan's beautiful, humorous cartoon drawings. She chatted with him enthusiastically and he followed her every word in lively conversation about her interests and the art she made at home. In the end we bought a print of Nathan's iconic samurai bunny that hung in Hadley's room for years and inspired her as her own comic art progressed. I never forgot that interaction, and always saw Nathan as stellar example of a talented, engaged and humble artist in our community. He set a standard that I hope to emulate and express in my own artistic endeavors. I am so sad he is no longer with us. He is deeply missed, and will be in our hearts always.”
-Ryan Stover
“My first and only memory of Nathan was of him coming into my studio and introducing himself to everyone and myself. We talked about his tattoos and how he wanted to fix up a part of his bee sleeve. We agreed to trade tattoo work for beekeeping experience. He gave me his phone number and I had yet to reach out. I am really blessed to have met him and to have experienced his kindness.”
-Calysa Pamer
“Every time I saw Nathan, his contagious positivity changed my mood and mindset. He was always a joy to talk to and be around, and he loved sharing art and his passion for art with others. He was truly an inspiring person, and I am so thankful that I had the chance to meet him and learn from his positivity, drive, and determination. He will be so dearly missed.”
-Taylor Shank
Original Artwork by Nathan Rose (Link)
“The first time I met Nathan, I felt like we had been friends since forever. I move around a lot. Through the beginning of Petrichor we were like two frequently passing ships, watching eachother's art change and grow. On my wall is an art peice he made- two in fact. A jellyfish and a grim reaper holding a balloon dog. In a way, there will always be jellyfish. And there will be joy in balloon dogs. He was an awesome dude. We chatted a lot just about philosophy and books and music sometimes. Instead of a regular message, I hope this poem will better suffice to remember an awesome guy. We miss you Nathan- I wish I had gotten more pictures with you. <3”
-Jack Delancey
“I'll be forever grateful to have had Nathan as a friend. He made me laugh every single time I saw him. He and I would meet occasionally to make fluid art and those times will forever be special to me, just he and I throwing paint around and joking about who's creation was going to be better.
I just wish I had another day so I could tell him how much I appreciated him in my life.
Fly high Nathan, you were loved.
I've attached photos of members of the collective attempting to make origami in honor of Nathan. I think Nathan would have had a good laugh at all of us trying to make anything near as gorgeous as the origami he made for all of us.”
-Lorene Martinez
“One of the things we’ll always remember about Nathan is how he would gift you a piece of Origami every time you saw him. His creations weren’t just folded paper—they were thoughtful, beautifully crafted works of Art that felt like personal gifts. It was such a genuine, Nathan thing to do.
To honor that special part of who he was, Petrichor Collective member Beth Pushchak suggested we make Origami in his memory to decorate the Christmas tree at Petrichor Collective Studios. So we gathered, folded paper, shared stories, and thought about how much he meant to each of us. It felt like a way to keep him close through something he loved.
The tree is now filled with these heartfelt creations—a tribute to Nathan’s kindness, creativity, and the lasting impact he had on everyone lucky enough to know him. His memory lives on in every carefully folded piece.”
-Petrichor Collective
