About Me
How I became an artist
How I became an artist
How I became an artist
My name is Anna and I live and work in Hertfordshire. I have always enjoyed the arts but it was in 2015 that I discovered my passion for abstract painting and began the to experiment with paint and collage.
At the time I was experiencing a series of traumatic challenges and I found that painting enabled me to channel and express my emot
My name is Anna and I live and work in Hertfordshire. I have always enjoyed the arts but it was in 2015 that I discovered my passion for abstract painting and began the to experiment with paint and collage.
At the time I was experiencing a series of traumatic challenges and I found that painting enabled me to channel and express my emotions in a way that words and talking could not.
This was the start of my journey to self discovery and recovery - I realised the transformational power that creativity held and my hope is to share this with as many people as possible through art and mindfulness.
If you would like to find out more about how creativity and mindfulness can benefit your own wellbeing, do get in touch or visit my workshops page.
My style
How I became an artist
How I became an artist
I am a self-taught, intuitive, abstract artist who uses a combination of techniques and multi-media including acrylic paint, decoupage, collage, paint pens and textiles to express and reflect my emotions.
When I begin a new piece I will have a thought of what I want to create, but often ideas manifest and flow as I watch the paint move
I am a self-taught, intuitive, abstract artist who uses a combination of techniques and multi-media including acrylic paint, decoupage, collage, paint pens and textiles to express and reflect my emotions.
When I begin a new piece I will have a thought of what I want to create, but often ideas manifest and flow as I watch the paint move and blend. I quite like the freedom this brings and I find the whole process of creating an artwork incredibly mindful, intuitive and relaxing.
I exhibit locally, paint commissions for homes and businesses, run creative workshops for adults and work locally supporting people with their recovery and wellbeing through various art projects and social prescribing, including Art on Prescription.
Recent projects
How I became an artist
Recent projects
I am an active member of Herts Visual Art and currently co-ordinate artists across Dacorum.
I've been involved in some exciting and innovative projects within the museum education sector including designing a sensory map and Arts Award Discover booklet for Chiltern Open Air Museum; leading family art workshops in museums across Herts, Bed
I am an active member of Herts Visual Art and currently co-ordinate artists across Dacorum.
I've been involved in some exciting and innovative projects within the museum education sector including designing a sensory map and Arts Award Discover booklet for Chiltern Open Air Museum; leading family art workshops in museums across Herts, Beds and Bucks and organising a family STEAM workshop at the London Canal Museum.
As Co-ordinator of Dacorum Herts Visual Arts I have set up a community art hub in the Marlowes Shopping centre in Hemel Hempstead. The Dacorum Creatives art hub has been open since September 2020 and is now expanding to host workshops and community projects. I am so proud of this project as it is not only giving local artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell art but is also providing a space for the local community to become more involved in the arts and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of creativity.