- Ann Rea
Ann Rea (
1964 -),born Elizabeth Ann Rea inCleveland ,Ohio ), is an artist most widely known for her paintings ofCalifornia Vineyards .Rea received a classic art education and graduated in 1987 from the
Cleveland Institute of Art (founded in 1882) with a major inIndustrial Design .San Francisco -based artist Ann Rea, "The California Painter", has a rapidly growing national artistic reputation, and her inspiring personal story and her art has been featured on “Fine Living ” and inFortune magazine .Rea started using painting as an active meditation to alleviate anxiety. Soon after collectors consistently commented that her paintings made them feel happy and calm. Ann has pursued advanced study of neuro-feedback, medically assisted meditation, and it informs her work.
Rea has painted in several of California’s
American Viticulture Areas , including:Los Carneros ,Napa Valley ,Livermore Valley , Sonoma Coast, Shenandoah Valley,Sonoma Valley , Dunnigan Hills,Alexander Valley ,Yountville , Dry Creek, and the Central Valley.Internationally renowned artists
Wayne Thiebaud and Gregory Kondos commend her art. Rea’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries throughoutCalifornia ,New Mexico , andFrance .Rea has dual citizenship (
United States ,United Kingdom ).External links
[http://www.annrea.com Ann Rea, The California Vineyard Painter]
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