Artist’s Bio
Anne Cavanagh is a Peterborough-area portrait artist who creates black and white drawings in a realistic style.
Anne especially loves drawing children and is inspired by their genuineness. “Children are totally involved with life, they have nothing to hide, they are so curious – that’s what I find so compelling,” she says. She often uses her young son as a model, observing his exploration of the world and how he is amused by the smallest things. Her sensitivity and talent in capturing the essence of childhood moments has now evolved into a business where she specializes in children’s portraits.
The primary medium of Anne’s artwork is graphite, which she uses to create her detailed drawings. She also likes to experiment with untraditional materials, such as dried grasses and beeswax, by adding them to her drawings.
Anne studied art throughout high school as well as in the United States, France and England. At the post-secondary level, she combined her love of art and science by obtaining her BA in Pre-medical Illustration. Recently, her work has won two awards at the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival in 2006: the People’s Choice Award and First Place, Open Class.
Artist’s Statement
Believing that our eyes are the windows to the soul, I enjoy creating portraits that capture a brief moment. I am inspired by a pose held only for a millisecond in time. With the delicate details of realism, I enjoy creating sensitivity to the moment and an emotional connection between the viewer and my work. It is this extra sensory perception that enables me to bring an observer to be emotionally involved in my work, bringing you as an eyewitness into a memorable place and time.
My current series, “The Art of Play”, was inspired by my experiences as a mother. From an intimate perspective I watch my son discover and interact with his environment. I create my work so that I can capture those moments whether it is of curiosity, calm, intrigue, and to share those emotions with the viewer.
Curriculum Vitae
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