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About Me
Hi World!
I'M ANNE REID
I grew up in London, Ontario, Canada - and there inherited from my father the passion to build things with my hands. I watched my father repair and restore automobiles in his business and build his beloved model railway with scenery in his man cave. There wasn't anything he couldn't build and everything he did was with excellence. Our home was filled with the tools and materials of a craftsman and my brother and I as children had access to these. They were our toys more than any other thing. Building and creating were a natural part of our lives. I received my first paint set from my father and I will always remember the sound of delight and approval in my father's voice whenever he saw me making something. I enjoyed art classes in school showing a natural aptitude, winning some awards, and being selected for special projects.
In 1994 and the years following, I had a series of life changing encounters through what became known as the Toronto Blessing. During those years my creative gifts came to the forefront and I was involved many times with other inspirational artists, first through dance, and in later years through visual art in a number of different and interesting ways that have incorporated all the areas of gifting, skill sets and passion that lie within me. In 2007, after years of dabbling with water colours I had the thought to try acrylics. From the very first painting, something inside me said "YES!" And not only inside me, but inside those next to me who were seeing my work and purchasing it hot off the press. Since then I have not looked back.
My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.
Inspiration
My deepest joy is to experience the glory realm in worship, and to give a visible expression to that through my creativity. I have a rich inner life steeped in the word of God and prayer which overflows into the subject of my artwork.
Techniques
I specialize in painting acrylic abstract expressions on paper and on canvas. Every painting begins in an abstract fashion. I tune into spontaneity and look to see what comes forth. Once I see the message I am intentional about bringing it into sharper focus.
career highlights
While creativity has always been at the centre of my life with some formal training during the school years, I embraced the artist vocation in 2016 as a second career and have participated in many group exhibits, solo exhibits, sold to interior designers, and have undertaken many commissions.
