Biography
Biography for PAAC – Ann Larsen
In a recent article for “518 Profiles Magazine”, the author wrote about Ann Larsen; “When the journey to becoming who you are zigs and zags but eventually gets you to your rightful place, which is at an easel with a canvas and brush waiting for you, it’s a good thing.” Larsen further states that, “As far as a profession, I’ve probably been doing this for 35 years and anyone who is an artist will tell you it takes 35 years to get to that point where you say, ok, this is working.”
As a plein air landscape painter Ann thinks the landscape process is more about what you don't say than what you do say. Using bold brush strokes and textural paint she interprets in an impressionistic manner what nature provides. Larsen states that “working from nature is both exciting and challenging, but ultimately there is a dichotomy between painting and creating a work of art that hopefully collectors respond to.”
Among the many awards Larsen has received are the Dickenson Signature Member Award at the 2021 American Impressionist Society National; Best Landscape, American Women Artists National; two Awards of Excellence, Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional; Master Signature Silver Medal, American Women Artists National and an Award of Excellence at the Paso Robles California Plein Air Invitational.
Ann is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, Signature Member American Impressionist Society, and an Out of State Artist Member of the California Art Club.
