Using nature as inspiration, Louisiana Artist Anne Cicero offers a glimpse of the serene and beautiful in her contemporary landscape paintings. The rich cultural heritage of her New Orleans roots and the guidance of an artistic family encouraged Anne to pursue her interests at a very young age. Anne has worked as a Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Costume Designer and Stylist in print advertising and film production. She brings a passion for color, composition, design and texture to her work with a sense of energy, style and light that is unique to her paintings.
Anne says about her work, “My paintings represent the feeling of timeless beauty, peace and quiet drama inherent in the Louisiana landscape. I enjoy the unique creative process involved in producing each painting as it unfolds before me on the canvas. Each piece is painted with layered acrylic glazes over various textures, as if the light is washing over the rich and lush botanical growth on the waterways. I try to emulate the reflections, shadows and light… real and imagined… while attempting to capture the essence and beauty of that unique time and space. The atmosphere portrayed in my pieces resonates with energy, reconciles the imaginary with the real, and represents my fascination with the sacred grace of nature.”
Anne has great plans for Studio Cicero. As well as having a space to show her own work, she offers art classes for adults and children, and will display the works of her students. Anne is a member of the St. Tammany Art Association and is participating in this month’s Art Market (Saturday April 6th) and in the upcoming Spring for Art (April 20th), when she will host a Grand Opening at the Studio.
Art classes are four sessions, three hours a piece, and all supplies are included. Adult classes will be held Mondays 10 am – 1 pm April 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, Wednesdays 6 pm – 9 pm April 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm April 13th, 20th, and 27th. Young Artist classes (ages 8 and up) will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 6:30 pm April 2nd, 4th, 8th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd and 25th. Visit www.studiocicero.com for more information.
