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"Painting is an expression of ideas and
individuality. For me, each painting is an
extension of myself, and my need to share the
beauty I see and feel with others . . ."
Creating a work of art always presents an
exciting challenge. By painting with emotion
and feeling, Anna expresses a personal
involvement with each new piece. The
intensified use of color and style move the
viewer to be part of a particular place or
subject. Whether she is creating desert stills or
vast canyon landscapes, Anna's work and style
of painting always evokes a certain sense of
serenity and calm.
Always seeking new ways of interpreting her
environment, Anna welcomes different
opportunities in medium and technique. By
combining two of her favorites, watercolor and
batik, Anna Balentine captures a feeling of
wonderful color and vibrancy. Her interpretation
of subject matter may involve the use of
watercolor, batik, acrylics, or printmaking.
Whatever the media, each new work shows
a consistent use of glowing color and
underlying design.
Living in the Southwest since 1971, Anna
Balentine has had several shows and her works
have appeared in numerous state and regional
juried shows. Anna's paintings are included in
many private and corporate collections such as:
Security Pacific, Harris Trust, Motorola and
Scottsdale Memorial Health Systems. Her
commissioned works are in demand and hang
in many permanent collections.
Anna maintains a studio in Scottsdale, Arizona
and is currently a member of The Arizona
Watercolor Association and the Arizona Artist
Guild. She exhibits at fine art galleries in Arizona,
New Mexico, and California.
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