Animals are one of the most crucial parts of life. They keep our ecosystems in check, and our environments wouldn’t be able to thrive without them. From the predators that offer pest control, the little guys that carry seeds, and the hard workers that pollinate our plants; they all have a roll to play.
My goal is to capture just how wonderful these animals are. Whether they be braving the outdoors, or sleeping on your couch, they all have an important part to play.
Analyn Anderson
Analyn Anderson spent her childhood growing up in the Kalama/Woodland area, spending her free time following the deer trails in the woods surrounding her home. She has always had a deep seeded love for nature and wildlife, so it was no surprise to her parents when she started drawing them.
In high school, she learned how to study an animals anatomy in order to get the right proportions, expressions, and movements. Advanced art classes allowed her to dabble in an abundance of different mediums, solidify her sense of color theory, and learn her artistic self.
“Art has always been my passion. Playing with colors, textures, and mediums are how I learned to interact with the world. Thats why my subjects are almost always animals; learning their anatomy and behavioral patterns so that I can recreate the way I see them as accurate as possible.
Everyone sees the world differently. My art shows how I see it. Natural life should be treasured for the beauty it is, and I will always strive to capture it for the world to see.”
Her artistic career began when she drew a portrait of a bunny that had recently passed for a family friend. She then started making animal portrait commissions, mostly working with colored pencils and chalk pastels.
She sold her first piece outside of commission in a local art contest at the Clark County Fair, after a couple approached her at the end of the event.
Now, a few years later, Analyn Andersons art can be found locally in Aurora Gallery, and in Critter Cabana in Newberg, OR. Her mediums consist of pastels, oil paints, mixed media collages, colored pencils, and polymer clay.
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