Ann is a botanical watercolour artist whose practice, informed by plein air observation and a multidisciplinary background spanning fine art and interior design, captures the atmosphere, texture, and emotional resonance of the natural world through richly layered, expressive works across a range of media.
Ann is predominantly a botanical watercolour artist, her practice rooted in a profound engagement with the natural world its elements, its rhythms, and the subtle interplay of transformation over time. From evolving landscapes and seascapes to weathered structures, her work reflects an acute sensitivity to atmosphere and the emotional resonance of place.
Whenever possible, Ann works en plein air, immersed within the environment itself. This direct approach allows her to capture the shifting qualities of light, nuanced colour, and the ephemeral nature of texture, tone, shadow, and reflection—resulting in paintings that feel both immediate and deeply observed.
While watercolour remains central to her practice, Ann also works across inks, oils, pastels, and mixed media, selecting each medium for its ability to enrich surface, depth, and visual complexity. This versatility lends her work a dynamic, tactile quality, balancing technical precision with expressive freedom.
Ann’s early career in art education established a strong foundation for her practice, which later expanded into the field of design. She has collaborated with contract furniture companies, interior designers, and architects on projects for hotels, restaurants, and gastropubs, contributing as a concept designer and producing bespoke interior schemes, original three-dimensional works, and painted commissions. This cross-disciplinary experience continues to inform a practice that seamlessly bridges fine art and spatial design.