Biography

The art of Dutch born artist AnaMarie Liddell reflects a deep respect for nature and delight in simplicity. Her work endeavors to remind us of the beauty and preciousness of the natural world and honors the simple moments in nature that tend to reveal the sacred in the ordinary.

After graduating with a degree in studio art as well as a certification in arts management, AnaMarie pursued her art and for many years was also the Exhibitions Manager at the UVA Art Museum. This position exposed her to a fine art collection that offered a myriad of techniques, concepts, and historical perspectives. Currently, she works exclusively in her home studio located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her daily wanderings through the landscape inspire and remind her of the awe as well as the fragility of the natural world and it is this feeling that drives her art.

The graphite and colored pencil drawings – with muted palettes, minimal compositions, and hushed tones – evoke a recurring theme in her work: the fragility of the natural world. The works reflect a profound respect and awe and are a poetic statement rather than a literal representation of nature. Ultimately, the drawings become an opportunity for the viewer to peer closely, to attain a sense of calm and to open their imagination to the intrinsic beauty and wonders of the natural world.

She is the recipient of numerous awards including Virginia Commission for the Arts, The American Artists Professional League, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, and National Association of Women Artists. She exhibits in museums and galleries throughout the United States.