Ann Hurd

My strongest inspiration comes from Mother nature and its weathering influences on the shape of trees, rocks or seedpods, plants and animals both on land and underwater.

When I paint, I am completely absorbed in my work.  I can travel to exotic places, sit in a beautiful garden, or maybe sunbath on a deserted beach.

“Since I was very young, making paintings has always had a calming effect on my psyche, as well as improved my general outlook on life. The sense of creating a work that is conceptually and visually pleasing is a wonderful thing.” – Debbie Forbes

Always striving to learn and improve, Lorraine is dedicated to ongoing sessions with artists who can challenge her in positive ways. She has been privately trained in the impressionistic plein air style by other successful artists through workshops and individual lessons.

Janyce enjoys traveling and her artwork is often inspired by various destinations from her travels, including beautiful locations in and around her home city, San Diego.  When she is traveling and enjoying San Diego, you’ll find Janyce with her pen and drawing pad, often stopping to sketch a scene, capturing the beauty and memories of…