About Annie

Creativity has always been a part of me, but my passion for painting took a backseat during 40 years of being a mother of twin boys and owner/director of a clinic devoted to improving the lives of children and adolescents with speech, language, and learning disABILITIES. When COVID appeared on the scene, mt work with children stopped during that time. I have to admit I liked the isolation. Oddly enough, I felt quite free. I could hear myself think and let myself daydream. As my mind became uncluttered, I started to paint again. I couldn’t stop. I even started imagining images in my sleep and then couldn’t wait to get up to capture them on paper. Something was unleashed inside me and filled me with such joy. I felt content and expressive in new ways.

In my early years, my father was instrumental in showing me the peace and tranquility of connecting with nature. He photographed, painted, and sculpted water fowl, landscapes, mushrooms…anything nature provided. During those days, I used primarily oils and acrylics, but after COVID, watercolor absolutely fascinated me. Water has its own mind, not easily tamed — no doubt a reason for my bond with it. The way colors interact, sometimes unintended, create something I hadn’t envisioned but proved to be better than I had imagined. You have to let it have its way.

My work seems to express who I am—someone who loves

• colorful flowers

• the innocence and playfulness of children

• butterflies and dragonflies

• free spirits

• humor

Since I have been participating in juried fine art shows, I love to watch the reaction to those who, when walking by, stop suddenly and say one of two things: “Your paintings feel so happy,” or “These paintings and the colors are so calming.” I never dreamed my work would elicit such wonderful feelings, but then I realized that is exactly how I feel when I paint.

I hope my art and cards bring you joy, a sense of peace, and a smile.