A native of NC, Anne Harkness is an alumnus of the Atlanta College of Art and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from The Maryland Institute, College of Art.
Her work as an art director in NYC for 15 years has embodied her work with a graphic element that astute viewers can detect in her paintings. As a contemporary artist, Anne seeks to capture a distinct point of view, often finding some unexpected beauty in locations or views others might dismiss as ordinary. Appreciating what is local and
slowing down to see, can lead to a painting which documents a time in history. It can also remind viewers of occasions during ordinary life and their memories.
Working from her love of a strong design element, Harkness focuses on line and
movement in her work. Each of her pieces reveal the many layers used to create each piece. Anne credits her emphasis on these particular components to her love of drawing and a desire to retain the looser marks that give a piece a more rustic, unfinished quality. The surprises that come from spending time in a painting are her treasures. These
discoveries assure that she is always learning and seeking the ‘new-fresh’ for her work.
Advice to collectors when purchasing art:
“All paintings give us something when we walk into a room. I strive to design paintings that offer a refreshing approach, an engaging subject with a positive fragrance. My hope is that each will enhance the atmosphere of your life.”
