Ann Steer - Artist - Paintings

Artist Statement

Perth Artist Ann Steer challenges herself continually to capture the beautiful moments seen and experienced on our West Coast beaches. Ann has been a professional artist since 2008 and the ocean has remained her constant inspiration, the rolling of the waves, glistening reflections in the sand, and the observation of light and hues always changing, never the same. Using pastel and acrylic as her mediums of choice, Ann’s ultimate goal is to produce paintings that make people stop, pause and escape for a moment, maybe capturing a memory, or just enjoying the beauty in front of them.

For many West Australians the beach is part of everyday life, my work does not evolve too far away from this endless supply of inspiration.

Light plays an important part in my painting process. I aim to capture the early morning hues of yellow, orange and gold as the sun glints through the tips of the scrub. I especially love that time on the beach when the day is starting to cool, the shadows are creeping past the sand dunes, changing from hues of pinks to purple and blue as the sun sets and you can contemplate the wonderful day that has been had.

I take many photographs of our ever changing ocean and sky focusing my time on continually seeking knowledge and challenging myself to grow. My work is constantly evolving.

  My inspiration comes from exploring different mediums and genres.  I challenge myself continually to capture the beautiful moments seen and experienced on our West Coast beaches or by creating a painting that captures an emotion and atmosphere that the viewer can suggest their own emotive response to.

  My goal is simply to produce a beautiful painting that makes people stop, pause and escape for a moment, maybe capturing a memory, or just enjoying the beauty in front of them. - Ann Steer

Solo Exhibitions

• 2018     September– Leamac Picture Gallery
• 2017     November– Studio 281
• 2015     February - The Gallery - Ellenbrook "Stepping Through"
• 2012     December - Leamac Picture Gallery
• 2012     August - Midland Junction Art Centre - "Chasing the Shadows"

 

Group Exhibitions

• 2015     December  - Just Add Blue - Kidogo Art Gallery - Fremantle
• 2014     November  - Kaleidoscope - Joint Exhibition at Gary Holland Community Centre, Rockingham
• 2014     August  - Quirky Birds and Awesome Owls Guest Artist at Wanneroo Library Cultural Centre
• 2014     June  - City of Joondalup Art Awards
• 2014     May - City of Wanneroo Art Awards
• 2013     August - Kaleidoscope - Joint Exhibition at Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre
• 2013     May - City of Wanneroo Art Awards
• 2013     March - North Coast Art Group - "The Exhibitionists"
• 2012     April - Manjar Art Awards
• 2012     February - Ellenbrook Members Exhibition
• 2011     June - City of Joondalup Art Exhibition
• 2011     May - City of Wanneroo Art Award
• 2011     April - North Coast Art Group Annual Exhibition
• 2011     March - Blender Gallery JCAA Members Exhibition