This blog
series of artist chats is a way to help our artists and visitors get to know
each other better. So, let’s imagine
we’re all sitting around a table with a cup coffee or tea listening to Anna as
she shares her art journey.
Anna, what
got you interested in art and in being an artist?
“My dad started me drawing at a
young age to keep me engaged in learning. I didn’t do well in school. I
understand now that I’m dyslexic. Many times growing up it seemed painting and
drawing was the only thing I did well. As I became more accomplished at art it
gave me courage to engage on other areas.”
What’s your favorite part of
your process?
“I enjoy many aspects of
creativity. Light illuminating things in nature and life are inspiring. I
believe that God as the ultimate creator shared that gift with his creation and
is why everyone enjoys creativity in all aspects of life.”
What inspires you and how does
that come through your art?
“The beauty of what I see,
sunlight on nature, city streets; moonlight on a natural landscape, evening
city lights gleaming in the night. The world is in pain and I believe
depictions of beautiful things have a healing effect. I choose to uplift with
what is good.”
What weird and different
material or technique do you use?
“My materials in both my
traditional and contemporary work are tried and true archival materials for oil
painting and oil painting surfaces. Too much experimenting without foundational
knowledge of archival materials can result in work that falls apart quickly.”
When people come to your
studio, what will they see you doing?
“The actual painting process
after the idea has been conceived. It is more informative than you would think.
I plein air paint when my back will allow me to and have always demonstrated at
art venues. People are often surprised that a painting isn’t executed in one
hours’ time. I always photograph my plein air studies so I have the information
reference and often I’ve used it to
develop a large studio work. They become small little gems that have their own
merit.”
You can see more of
Anna’s work and visit her studio during Washington County Open Studios
tour October 18-19th from 11am to 5pm. And on her website AnnaLancasterFineArt.com or
her blog http://annalancasterfineart.com/blog.html
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