Anne Gifford Art

Artist's Statement

I have been creating art of some kind since childhood.
After silkscreen printing extensively for 25 years, I am now
concentrating mainly on watercolor painting. In addition, I have
been experimenting with computer generated imagery using the same techniques that I worked with when doing my silkscreen prints (minus the harsh chemicals). The end effect is very similar to the serigraphs, but with much more detail.

I get a great deal of inspiration from walking and hiking,
and I always am on the lookout for new imagery. When I create a landscape, sometimes I feel as though I am recording the natural beauty surrounding us today for future generations who may not have the opportunity to enjoy it in person. I hope this will not be the case.

When not painting landscapes, I turn to creating whimsical
images of various scenes from my imagination. These can range
from portraying the quiet corners of people's lives to cartoon
like characters who have resided in my mind for a long time.

I love doing both the landscape and the whimsey.
I aim to make those that see my art experience the
happiness I felt as I created it.