About Us

Ann began her journey with watercolor after living in Hawaii for a total
of 15 years and being inspired by it's beauty.
Both her mother and brother were and are exceptionally talented in
the media of oils and acrylics, and Ann thought it might be in her blood
too. She had always longed to learn how to paint, but just never got
around to it.
Finally it seemed like the right time, with no drawing or painting
education, Ann sought to learn on her own.
She read a few books and in 2004 took a couple of Parks & Recreation
classes in the Northwest (where she grew up). In the summer of 2004,
Ann, her husband and their daughter returned to Hawaii. And in
August of 2005, she found a wonderful local artist, Susan Cardenas,
on the windward side of Oahu, and took some serious classes from
her. With Susan's teaching and many hours of practice, Ann began to
find her own style in the media of watercolor.
People saw that Ann had been blessed with a gift. They loved her
paintings and encouraged her to sell her work. Soon friends and their
friends began commissioning her and purchasing her works, which
built up her confidence. Ann decided to "Go For It" about three years
into her journey, and her paintings are now available to the public.
Ann currently works in her church's bookstore/cafe. You can view
some of her work there (see NEWS page for the address), or on this
website in the GALLERY page, and at Art On the Zoo Fence in Waikiki
(please see NEWS page for schedule).
Ann donates ten percent of her profits to several outreach ministries in
Uganda that work with AIDs orphanages, widows and churches.
Ann has been a member of the Hawaii Watercolor Society since 2005.
She and her family live in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. When Ann is
able to find some spare time, she enjoys"hanging out" with her family,
going to the beach, snorkeling and showing friends around Hawaii.

“I love Hawaii, it’s
unique beauty, it’s
culture,and the many
kinds of people that live
here. I love the beauty
of God's creation that
surrounds me It is a
joy to paint the beauty
that is in our islands,
and a joy to share it
with others. Just about
all my work comes from
what I see and
experience in the
Islands. I like to use the
bright, vivid colors that
we see everywhere.

Ann and a
tourist from
Ohio who
was her first
customer at
Art on the
Zoo
Fence(left).
Painting
Plein Aire on
the leeward
coast of
Oahu (right)