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Land & Sea Print Collection

11/13/2017

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Bring the beauty of land and sea into your home, with my studio print collection!


I'm excited to share this collection of new prints with you. Whether you are looking for a small accent print for a nook,  or a large statement piece above the fireplace, I have a variety sizes and images available.

Paintings hold memories for me, and when I look back through my archives each one unlocks those memories! I am reminded of my first big snow storm in Orient with First Snow. I thought I was well prepared, but find out for yourself below! 
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​First Snow
10x10,
limited edition 100,
$100

I was the new artist in residency at the William Steeple Davis House, in Orient LI.  and excited for my first winter outside of NYC. By all accounts we were gonna get hit hard. I made sure I had supplies for the big storm, and located the snow shovel in the shed. I was all set, or so I thought!

The wind howled, and the house rattled all night. It was exciting but also a little unnerving, I was home alone in this sweet  but drafty 1800's cottage.

I woke with bright sunshine streaming through the windows, a crisp brilliant blue sky, a blanket of clean white snow on the ground, and POWER. It was gorgeous!.
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Until I looked out of the kitchen door window over to the shed, and saw the 5 ft wide 26 inches deep snow drift between me and the snow shovel, uh oh!.
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Luckily my Macgyver skills kicked in, and I dug myself out with a dustpan and brush! So much for advanced preparation! 


Purchase First Snow and other prints in the Land & Sea studio print collection here:


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​Fog at Gardniers Bay
10x10,
limited edition 100,
$100

Where the wetlands meet the beach and the Peconic Bay. Moving from NYC to Orient, I became so aware of nature and the cycle of the seasons. Early morning fog always made for a peaceful quite and calm start to the day.

I would rise and walk a couple hundred yards to the country store to get coffee, an egg sandwich and have a chat with the old giffers. My nickname for the men /retirees who would gather early mornings at the back of the store and put the world to rights.

They seemed cautious about this female British artist on their turf, but caution quickly turned to curiosity, which turned to a mutual fond affection! It was a nice way to connect with the community as almost everyone in the village popped into the country store! fond memories of a special place.


Purchase First Snow and other prints in the Land & Sea studio print collection here:


Here's a Sneak Peek  

view collection and purchase here

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Don't Be Fooled

4/1/2016

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Happy April Fools' Day
Now I don't usually send e-blasts back to back, but I couldn't let April Fools' day pass without a mention, as it has special meaning for me. I also hope you'll take advantage of my little April Fools' Day offer below, of free shipping on my spring notecard collection, today only! 
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April Fools' Day and Me
April Fools' Day, a day for pranking and playing practical jokes on those considered to be fools if they fall for them, has surprisingly become a day of some significance in my life. Here's why, rewind some 30 odd years...
April fools day was always a fun day, growing up in the UK. You paid a little more attention to things to anticipate and avoid being pranked, especially at high school. That said almost every year without fail our art teacher would manage to out smart and out prank us in some quite monumental and elaborate ways, often planned over months!. One in particular took advantage of my excitement and insecurity. At 17, I was high on life after being accepted into art school, until I received a rather formal letter one morning from the art school, with instructions for an essay and self-directed project for all incoming students. It was loaded with art speak gobbledy gook, my heart stopped and my excitement turned to fear and dread. That morning I arrived at school early and marched into the art room in a panic waving the letter, desperate for some help. Mr Welsh, arms folded with a smirk on his face, didn’t leave me in my misery too long. I’d been had, well and truly! Fast forward 5 years...

...Age 24, young and carefree, I arrived in the US on April's Fools Day 1989, and was relieved to find my BFF from High school, waiting for me at New York's JFK airport.  I think both of us were quietly suspecting we'd been pranked and we're relieved to see each other at the airport!.  Fast forward quite a few more years... 


...After working in a career with the British Government in New York City for 18 years, I left to start a new career in the Arts. It turned out my last day of employment was March 31st, and the first day of my new chapter was April 1st, 2006. September of that year, I began an MFA program at the New York Academy of Art. Fast forward a few more years...

...on April 1st, 2012, I married my husband at Dubois Beach in Stonington, CT. and settled into our new life in our home in Mystic, and my studio at the Velvet Mill in Stonginton CT.

So fool or not, April 1st marks some meaningful moments and anniversaries in my life, for sure!.

Happy April Fools' Day to you  ;-)

Take advantage of my little April Fools' Day offer
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free shipping on my spring notecard collection. Today only!
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A Few of My Favorite Paintings
This small edition of blank greeting cards features some of my favorite wave paintings. Each pack contains 5 different cards with envelopes. 

Click on the button below to head on over to Etsy for more details, and if you feel the urge to splurge a little don't forget to use the code 1APRILFOOLS for free shipping and save yourself a few pennies!

Offer ends at Midnight Friday,April 1st
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1APRILFOOLS

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Keep Calm And Dream On

12/22/2015

 
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Keep Calm and Dream On
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I found the perfect pillow for 2016!


I found this little pillow while I was mooching around one of my favorite towns, Greenport, Long Island. I couldn't resist it, so it came home with me. It's the perfect reminder in and out of the studio!


It's so easy to get a little stressed in life and in the studio, and while a wee bit of stress can be good when you are working to a deadline,  it's also essential to have a sense of calm. Calm allows room for curiosity and play, and ultimately a little bit of magic to happen! And of course we all have to dream a little to manifest our goals and desires.  This past year has been a wonderful year in many ways, and I am grateful for the support and encouragement I have had from all of you. A big heartfelt thank you!

I hope the coming year brings you many moments of calm, and time to dream so that you can manifest a little magic for yourselves x

Peace, Health and Happiness
Annie


New From The Studio

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 postcards from me to you! 

A few of my favorite paintings
Fresh off the Press!  
I have selected a few of my favorite paintings from 2015 for this postcards series, and I'd love you to be the first to receive one from the studio!  If you would like a complimentary postcard  please email me your mailing address.

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News on summer art retreats and workshops will be announced  soon
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