american artist
Anna Rose Bain
oil, figurative
My work covers a wide variety of subjects, but what
remains consistent throughout is a deep love for
beauty, especially as revealed by the human face.
When I paint, I feel connected to my subjects at a
level that can only be obtained through the series of
silent questions that take place during the creative
process. I believe that human beings are created
in the image of God, and I hope to portray them
with honesty and dignity. This conviction reminds
me that my work as a figurative painter is not really
about me, but about the subject and its inherent
connection to God’s likeness. Thus, my goal for
every portrait is to draw out that facet which most
reflects the Divine. In some small way then, each
portrait becomes a picture of Him.
My paintings are an expression of gratitude and an
exploration of the questions one faces at different stages
of their life. My style is a combination of both classical
and direct painting methods, which often leads to the
subject becoming somewhat idealized, while preserving
its true essence. I hope that whoever views my work
finds their senses awakened as they respond to the
use of color, light, and tangible subject matter. I am
captivated by those things that go beyond the surface,
and I hope to convey this deep and abiding interest to
everyone who sees my work.
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