Ann has loved nature and drawing since she was a young child. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and Biology from Colby College and continued her education in biology on the graduate level. While attending graduate school, she took a life drawing class and came to the realization that she wanted to pursue a career as an artist. She received a Master of Science degree in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology and worked in cancer research for several years. In the meantime, she pursued her passion for art by participating in workshops and classes, wherever she was living.
Ann’s art reflects her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. She works in a variety of media including soft and oil pastels, mixed media, encaustic, oil and cold wax, wood and copper. “I love the interplay of value, color and shape as they define form and space. By using a wide array of media, I try to continuously challenge myself creatively and engage the viewer to share my impressions of the subject matter.”
Working out of her home in Vassalboro, Ann has several creative projects going on at any given time, while also working part-time at The Framemakers in Waterville. She is a past President of the Waterville Area Art Society and is a member of the Pastel Society of Maine, Boothbay Region Arts Foundation, Kennebec Valley Art Association, Coastal Fine Arts Alliance of Maine, and the Art Space Gallery. Her work has been exhibited both locally and nationally in juried shows and she has received several awards.
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