Anna Norris pulled up Hawaiian roots and moved to the
desert in early 2010. Surprised by the beauty and diversity of the outlying Las
Vegas area she decided to experience as much of it as they could and began
exploring. Hiking and driving in the desert and mountains of Nevada, Utah and
Arizona inspires her to capture new colors, shapes and experiences.
Anna has always been interested in art and the artistic process.
Starting with an addiction to pen and ink drawing she expanded into paints
during college. Though initially hooked on acrylics she has recently added
water-merscible oils and this has opened her work up to new directions. Another
change in direction is the shift in color from the Hawaiian greens and blues to
the red rocks, purple mountains and multiple colors of the desert plants. The
focus of her current works are public places, open to all. “I love trailheads,
jumping off places, stairs, trails that disappear over hills or around bends.
The sense of anticipation, of possibility is what draws me in. I hope people
get that same feeling when they look at my paintings”.
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