Meet the Artist

Anna is a contemporary painter born in Jackson and raised in southwest Mississippi where she currently works at her studio in Summit.  Anna discovered her love to create at an early age through the influence of her family, as she was exposed to art and experienced art daily and consequently began her creative journey.  Through the years this love deepened and I soon realized that it was more than just a love for creating.  I found myself driven to express myself and my heartfelt emotions and passions through my drawings and paintings.  I was keenly aware that God was calling me to pursue painting as a full-time career.  Following a decision to major in Art, I first studied drawing at Mississippi State University and then completed my BFA degree in painting from William Carey University.  

The style of my paintings can best be described as a blend of abstract and impressionism.  I have a deep spiritual connection with nature and my surroundings which is what inspires me in my work.  It is my desire with each piece to reflect this connection and spiritual moment and convey it to the viewers so that they may also be drawn in to experience their own spiritual connection and meditative process.  Through the use of soft and subtle colors accented with vibrant hues, I wish to portray a feeling of peace and tranquility with expressions of joy and delight.  I often incorporate playful brush strokes and patterns of color, light, and reflections to give my work an expressive sense of movement that makes the heart dance and sing.