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Ann Thornycroft  Venice, CA


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About Ann


English born artist Ann Thornycroft is primarily known for her large ‘scale grid paintings that are covered with all-over patterns of arcs . The contrast of the rigid grid and the fluid arcs is further enhanced by sweeping washes of transparent paint that thinly veils , whisps and drips about the surface of the work.

Some viewers see these paintings as ‘windows of the mind” or inner landscapes; others view them as poetic notations of music made visible. Regardless of your perception, it’s clear that light, form color, space movement and order- formal elements- are at the core of Thornycroft’s aesthetic vision. Educated at the British art schools Central School of Art and Chelsea School of Art, in the 1960’s,Ann Thornycroft moved to New York City in 1969 and worked in several art related jobs while pursuing her painting and in 1972 she moved to Venice CA. Where she found her artistic home. She has lived in and around Venice ever since.


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"i saw you painting Angels or at least I think it's the name in Boise Idaho. I am from Venice and now live in Boise. I was captivated by the energy of this piece. It gushes wings.Just beautiful"

"MY SLIGHT CRITIQUEpic a; camouflage using diffusion of sets.pic b; accommodation of discrete elements together is bound on a basic centralized system/pertern."

"ann , ilove your color , your line and shapes . i like to see more ."

"Well I must say Ann that your work is quite captivating and delicate as well. Hopefully I get to see more of it!"

"Outstanding work. Lyrical, dreamlike ordered chaos.Love the work on Ann's website."

"Ann's work lights up your senses and takesyou to a happy place. Love it.Carole Friedman"

"Ann's works are masterful and I want one!!!!"

"Absolutley beautiful!"

"Oh Wow. Really stunning. I could look at them for days on end. Your work is wonderful, as always."

"Great paintings"

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