Ann Headley
Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Art Comes Alive 2025 Painter of the Year
Ann is a Cincinnati-based, abstract expressionist painter, with a B.S. in Design from the University of Cincinnati.
Ann is influenced by the beauty she sees and feels around her. Her focus is feeling, rather than representational imagery. Color is most important
to her, and she loves to exaggerate it. She applies many layers of acrylic with expressive brushstrokes, scrubbing and wiping to reveal underlayers and soften edges. Painting intuitively, each layer leads
her to the next. She loves Joan Michell, and frequently turns to her for inspiration.
Background
Ann was born in Dayton, Ohio. She was an artist as a child, receiving a scholarship to the Dayton Art Institute early on. Her childhood Saturday mornings were spent in art class. She frequently would pack up her paints and easel, and carry them to the local park to paint, selling her first painting at age 10. Deciding to go for a more practical career, Ann majored in Fashion Design at the University of Cincinnati, receiving a B.S. in Design. With a successful career as a Product Design Director, regular international business travel, and two sons to raise, painting fell by the wayside. Then, with the last son off to college, Ann set up a small easel in her laundry room, picked up a paint brush, and finally began painting again. In 2019 she retired from her day job to become an award-winning full-time artist.
Representation
Blink/Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati OH
https://blink.adcfineart.com/collections/ann-headley
Panache Gallery, Ogunquit ME
http://panachegallerymaine.com/