| Ann Hanson was born in Bremerton,
Washington and grew up in rural Wyoming. She now lives with her
husband Steve near Shell, Wyoming.
Hanson paints with oils and pastels and is noted for her very
realistic and highly detailed works. She paints a variety of
subjects and her work reflects her love of the West. She is
especially fond of painting horses.
Ann started working in oils but went on to use pastels when her
three children were young. “Each medium has its strong points and
it’s drawbacks. I Like a challenge and try to make myself learn
something new with each painting. I think of myself as a naturalist.
I paint what I see; I try to focus on the reality and grit of the
western lifestyle.” Ann uses photography as a sketching tool for her
work, but does not “copy” from photos. All her drawing is done free
hand and she spends many hours on preliminary sketches and getting
the composition just right.
Ann has been in several national western art shows, including the
C.M. Russell Show in Great Falls, MT and the Buffalo Bill Art show
in Cody, WY., where she was awarded the William E. Weiss Purchase
Award. She has been featured in Art of the West, US Art, InformArt
and Western Horseman Magazines. |
