Silence

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Ann grew up along the cliffs of Santa Cruz, CA which inspired her love of landscapes. She then moved to the Pacific Northwest which only deepened that love. She comes from a long line of artists which has encouraged her creativity. Ann has been surrounded by art and artists her entire life and has been particularly drawn toward, and inspired by, abstract work. With her interest in abstract art, an eye for color, and a love of creating with her hands; Ann started making art at a young age. Life pulled her away from her work, but during COVID, after a long hiatus, Ann started painting again. It was at this time that Ann discovered the medium of oil and cold wax which has become her favorite to use. She has found unconventional tools such as: palette knives, clay shapers, bowl scrapers, and paper towels to be some of the tools she most enjoys using to intuitively create her landscapes. The many layers Ann creates through oil and cold wax builds the history of each piece that she hopes conveys her feelings and intentions to her viewers. If a viewer stops for a moment to observe a piece Ann has created and it resonates with them, she feels then she has succeeded in her work.