Ann Pape

A painting begins with an emotion whether it comes from a memory, a conversation or the sun and shade fighting over a shiny drainpipe. To me, colors have feelings and shapes have a story to tell. Scribbles, words and icons are the archeology of a piece. Some I allow to peek out for the viewer yet many are my secrets hidden in the finished painting.

 

I like the challenge of both plein air and large studio pieces and the way they inform each other.

 

I was born and raised in Omaha. I have explored various art forms: photography, ceramics, fiber arts and watercolor, which led me to oil painting. I studied under Nancy Beal Meyer in Omaha and for the past 20 years I have studied under many nationally recognized artists through Scottsdale Art School in Arizona. I have been selected to exhibit in 3 shows at Gallery 1516/ Omaha and inclusion in their permanent collection. The Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney has selected my work in their annual exhibit for nine years.

 

I am a full time artist working out of the studio in my home.