I took up painting in 2016 after a serious illness prompted a revaluation of my lifestyle and goals. Having been given a terminal cancer diagnosis of 6 to 9 months to live, it was a wakeup call to say the least. I felt the need to spend whatever time I had left enjoying myself. It also ignited a passion to leave something behind for family and friends, something to be remembered by if you will.
One 4 hr Pastel workshop on seascapes got me hooked, I have not put down the pastels since! I quickly started exhibiting and selling paintings as I ran out of wall space. Many of my works are held in private collections in USA, Barbados, Northern Cyprus, Switzerland the UK and here in Australia. Many have been gifted to family and friends or charity and 9 were paid commissions.
I now enjoy painting most subjects and have started to explore other mediums. I continue to attend classes to improve my skills and learn new techniques. I find painting very therapeutic; it takes your mind off everything, and you can forget whatever worries you have.
I have my own website: www.Anniswoodsart.com, Instagram, Facebook and a profile on Bluethumb online Gallery: https://bluethumb.com.au/annis-woods
I serve on the committees of the Pastel Society of WA and North Coast Art Club. I am also a member of Trigg Art Club.
Prizes
Winner People’s Choice – Blue Lizard Gallery – the Art of Instruction Exhibition 2022
Winner Wanneroo and Joondalup Art Association Online Art Competition – Theme Wings 2020
Finalist Sterling Art Award 2021
Category winner Wanneroo Show 2nd Prize Pastel Painting 2019
Category winner Wanneroo Show 1st Prize Pastel Painting 2019