About The Artist…
I am inspired by wide, open spaces such as the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and North York Moors. Characterised by layers of gorgeous colours, expressive mark making and rich texture, my mixed media paintings explore themes of time, identity and belonging, linking my northern roots with my present life in the south. My work blends playful imagination reminiscent of fairytales with a deeper reflection on our relationship with the natural world.
From initial sketches based on the landscape's lines, shapes and patterns, the final pieces evolve through a layered process using acrylics, soft pastels, oil sticks, inks and collage which mirrors the passage of time and the imprint of human endeavours on the landscape. Rich, tactile surfaces evoke weathered rocks, ancient stone walls, and distant hills. Poetry and music also inform her practice with excerpts often embedded into paint to encourage a deepened emotional response to a place.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME:
Yorkshire born, now living in Surrey, I graduated in Fine Art in 1984 at the University of Reading followed by an MEd in Creative Artist at Exeter University and pursued a career in music education.
WHAT COLLECTORS SAY:
“I am completely enchanted by “Happily Ever After” - the colours just sing! A beautiful testament to a place we love. Thank you!”
A Sampson McLaughlin
“Anne’s work is an ongoing exploration of memory, identity and landscape. By weaving together history and geology she creates paintings that capture the spirit of the land, inviting the viewer into a world where the past and present coexist.”
“Anne’s stories flow through her work, the eye travelling around the world she has created, up and down the rolling hills, the dry stone walls and around the bending lanes.”
“Reflections on the Past and Present” can be found on Emily’s website www.artistdiaries.co.uk - thoughtful conversations with the artist.
