The Artist

Ann
Smith

Ann Smith's glorious watercolors have been winning awards for more than 40 years. Her paintings and creative process have been featured internationally in numerous books and artist magazines. Trained at UCLA with a degree in Biological Illustration, she paints with a unique blend of technical discipline and emotional exuberance. Her paintings seem to fall somewhere in between spiritual and sensual. Often begun without a plan, some of her favorite paintings are developed through the slow meditative process of "discovered imagery" and may take months to complete. Her large scale watercolors are recognized as stunning centerpieces in many corporate and private collections.

Permanent Collections Awards and Honors Publications Posters and Galas

Recognition

Collections
& Honors

Ann's work has entered permanent institutional collections and earned recognition through national and regional awards spanning more than four decades.

Permanent Collections

Ann's large-scale watercolors are held in permanent collections at hospitals, civic institutions, hotels, and universities across the United States — from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to the City of Albuquerque's public art program.

Awards and Honors

A career of national and regional recognition — Best of Show awards, purchase prizes, and invited juror roles — from the National Watercolor Society to the Rocky Mountain National Water Media Exhibition and beyond.

In Print

Published
work

Ann's paintings have been reproduced in major watercolor publications, reaching audiences of collectors, students, and fellow artists around the world.

Publications

Ann's paintings have been featured in numerous leading art books and magazines, including Southwest Art, Watercolor Masters & Legends, and Splash 7.

Posters and Galas

Ann's work has been selected for exhibition posters and fundraising gala events, raising money for the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, local symphonies and art associations.

Work with Ann

Commission
an original
painting

Ann accepts a limited number of commissions each year. Each commissioned work is a genuine collaboration — the subject and size are discussed directly, and Ann brings her full artistic voice to the result. Expect a 3-6 month wait.

Begin with an email describing what you have in mind — the subject, the intended space, any paintings of Ann's that have resonated with you. Ann will respond personally.

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Collections& Honors