Anna rose bain biography examples
Five years ago after finishing a summer&#;class with the Florence Academy of&#;Art,&#;I left Italy&#;and&#;promised myself that I would return, but not alone I wanted to&#;come back with my husband, Steve. This week, the dream came true, and it was all made possible by Steve's new job working for a company called Festo. Last week, he was in Germany, where Festo is internationally based, for work. This week, he was scheduled to work in Milan, so on Thursday/Friday, I flew in&#;to join him. After his&#;work week is finished, we will spend the next two weeks exploring Switzerland and Italy. It is an opportunity I never thought would be possible so soon, and I am grateful to be&#;here! I've promised many of you that I would blog about this experience, so consider this my first little update. Of cour&#; Read more &#;
Milan, a City that Embraces Old and New
The first question I got was from @daphnecoteartist. She asked: "What kind of process do you go through with the model?"
Big question, right? There's no way I can cover that in a short little demo. So here you go, Daphne! Let's talk about models!
There are many different kinds of models. We usually think of professional/fashion models when we hear the term, but for our purposes, anyone can be the subject of a work of art.
Art models:These are the models I work with the most often, as they are paid professionals (both men and women) who can find and hold an interesting pose for a long period of time and are comfortable working clothed or nude. When I am posing a model for an alla prima portrait or figure study, here are some things I try to keep in mind:
- Lighting. I prefer natural (north or shadow of the day) or cool ( kelvin) light. This brings out the natural colors of the skin. If I'm posing a model for a class or demo, I usually light the model at a 45 degree angle from above to allow for the traditional "Rembrandt" lighting, which is great for seeing light and shadow on a head. However, if I'm just experimenting in my studio or painting a person for fun, I like to play around with the lighting
Anna Rose Bain
Anna Rose Bain (b. ) is a fine art oil painter and commissioned portrait artist based in Colorado. Her paintings often depict people in peaceful settings or places that evoke happiness. She especially loves painting women and children, and seeks to convey all of her subjects with honesty and sensitivity.
Horse at Age 5Anna was self taught until college. Inspired by her grandfather, who started painting at the age of 70, Anna spent her free time as a child sketching from nature and poring over art books. She studied fine art at Hillsdale College from , and in she took a figure painting course at the Florence Academy of Art. After graduating from Hillsdale with honors and distinguishing herself as the first student in the school&#;s history to have a solo senior show, she continued her education by studying with several renowned artists including Judith Carducci, Clayton J. Beck, III, Nancy Guzik, and more.
Anna now resides in Arvada, CO with her husband Steve and their two children. She works full-time as a fine art oil painter and commissioned portrait artist. She also teaches workshops, and is actively involved in the local arts communities. Having had such inspiring teachers and role models in her own life, she firmly believes in sharing her passion and knowledge of classical art with other aspiring artists, as well as showing practical ways to stay up to date in today&#;s changing art market. She is a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America and an Out of State Artist member of the California Art Club. She is also a member of Plein Air Artists of Colorado and the International Guild of Realism, and is a Signature faculty member of the Portrait Society of America. Her award-winning work can be found in numerous private and public collections around the world.
Anna&#;s style employs a direct painting method while drawing from classical roots. She gains inspiration from the joys and struggles in her life, seeking to make the world a
Classically trained artist Anna Rose Bain has a gift for capturing likenesses and conveying a subject's personality on the canvas. She is represented Saks Galleries (Denver, CO) and Ballards Fine Art (Sheridan, WY).
September/October - The Artist's Magazine
"Taking Flight" won the top prize in the cover competition held by the Artist's Magazine. Compiled by Beth Williams.
July - Artists and Illustrators Magazine
6-page feature article by Niki Browes.
A 6-page feature about me and my work, entitled "Anything is Possible," by Brandon Rosas.
December /January - Southwest Art Magazine
A 6-page feature about me and my work, entitled "Close to Home," by Bonnie Gangelhoff.
June - American Art Collector Magazine
A one-page article on the unveiling of my portrait of Abraham Lincoln, by Krystle Stricklin.
April/May - International Artist Magazine
I share my process for painting "Strength and Stormclouds" in this two-page article for the magazine's "Art of the Portrait" section.
February - Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine
"Vintage Tutu" was chosen by publisher Eric Rhoades for the February cover, and is included in a feature on Music and Dance.
December - Southwest Art Magazine
"Vintage Tutu" was awarded First Place in the magazine's annual Artistic Excellence Competition. One-page editorial by editor Kim Agricola.
October/November - International Artist Magazine
"A Fleeting Moment," which was a finalist in the Portrait Society's international competition, is given a short editorial in the Art of the Portrait "Master Showcase" section.
July/August - Western Art & Architecture Magazine
My painting "Motherhood" is featured in "Beyond Skin Deep," an article by Rosemary Carstens about contemporary self-portraiture.
January - Where ART Lives, Volume 2 Number 1
This online art magazine features many of my paintings in a generous number of pages.