Ann Thornycroft - Art Dimensions: Beyond The Palette Podcast #26: Brilliant Artist & Observer

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Ann Thornycroft — Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette Podcast #26: Versatile Painter of Beauty

Welcome back to my podcast — Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette. Here, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of some of today’s great painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors. I’m your host, Whitney Rosenson, Owner of Art Dimensions Online — your online home for art leasing and sales from over 80 talented artists.

This is Episode #26 and today’s guest is Ann Thornycroft. She’s a versatile painter who finds calm in bringing natural beauty to life through acrylics, oil, and watercolor. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast spots — follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling happy creating!

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Episode 26: Ann Thornycroft — Versatile Painter of Beauty

Ann Thornycroft is a versatile painter who finds calm in bringing natural beauty to life through acrylics, oil, and watercolor. She finds inspiration in walks on the beach and has a true passion for color and paint. Hear how to stay disciplined as a painter, develop your style and learn from your mistakes over time, and the magic of learning old art techniques. This episode covers everything from art school to finding what inspires you. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What inspires Ann to paint?
• How does her old work compare to her newer paintings?
• What advice would she give to emerging artists?
• Is creativity something you’re born with or taught?
• What series does Ann have?
• Who are some of her favorite influences?
• What does she hope people get from her paintings?
• How would she describe her aesthetic in 3 words?

Check out Ann’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Ann Thornycroft — Episode #26

Show Notes

• Intro
• [0:28] Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette
• [0:32] Whitney Rosenson, Art Dimensions
• [0:36] Check out Ann’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
• [1:01] What inspires Ann to paint?
• [1:31] Pandemic
• [2:34] Venice, CA
• [5:08] Central School of Art and Design
• [5:49] Philip Glass
• [6:31] Graduate School
• [6:48] Oil Paint
• [8:47] Acrylic Paint
• [10:22] Check out Ann’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
• Ann’s Style
• [11:31] How does Ann’s old work compare to her newer paintings?
• [12:46] Watercolor Paint
• [17:02] What advice would Ann give to emerging artists?
• [17:42] Thomas Mann
• [18:41] Is creativity something you’re born with or taught?
• [19:07] Math
• Ann’s Series
• [19:47] Did Ann always want to be a painter?
• [21:01] What series does she have?
• [22:56] Pisces
• [23:03] What is Ann up to in her studio today?
• [24:20] Who are some of her favorite influences?
• [24:37] Paul Cézanne
• [25:02] Art School
• [25:22] Pablo Picasso
• [26:09] What does Ann hope people get from her paintings?
• [26:41] How would she describe her aesthetic in 3 words?
• Outro
• [28:29] Check out Ann’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
• [28:33] Visit Ann’s website at AnnThornycroft.com
• [28:45] Email Whitney if you have any questions on Ann’s art & more
• [29:04] Follow Art Dimensions on Instagram at @ArtDimensions
• [29:09] Follow the Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette and tell a friend about the podcast
• [24:47] Check out Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to

What is Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette?

How does contemporary art get created? Hear the behind-the-scenes of some of today’s great painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors. Learn the inspiration, motivation, and creative processes that make contemporary art possible. Hosted by Whitney Rosenson, Owner of Art Dimensions Online — your online home for art leasing and sales from over 80 talented artists.

What is Art Dimensions?

For more than thirty years, we have specialized in the leasing and sale of fine, contemporary art including painting, print, sculpture and photography. We are proud to have more than 80 talented artists on our roster.

Our “lease to own” program provides an opportunity to “live with the art” before electing to purchase it. Both residential and corporate clients can create appealing and exciting spaces with artwork, while creating an investment for themselves.

We are able to coordinate delivery, installation, and also offer framing consultation and art relocation. Cleared artwork has appeared in numerous feature films and television shows.

Our team will work within your timeframe and budget to provide you with fabulous artwork for your film, print, home staging and commercial projects.

We are a business member of the Set Decorators Society of America.

Thanks for listening to Ann THornycroft on Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette. To hear more talented artists, follow Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette and tell a friend about it. Happy creating!!