Get to know the hands, head, and heart behind award-winning fine artist and oil painter Anna Rose Bain, whose breathtaking figurative works and luminous portraiture capture peaceful moments of human connection. A Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America, Anna’s work has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur and American Art Collector and exhibited in some of the most esteemed galleries and competitions in the country.
In this episode, she shares how global experiences, perseverance, and teaching workshops have shaped her artistic journey—from studying under the North Light in Florence, Italy, to painting elephants in the African wilderness. She reveals how leading workshops has not only refined her skills but also deepened her understanding of art.
Motherhood, too, has played a profound role in her growth. The challenges of balancing art and family life sharpened her business, strengthened her faith, and ultimately made her a better artist—especially through painting her son. Blending classical techniques with the immediacy of alla prima, she draws inspiration from masters like Richard Schmid and John Singer Sargent while forging her own artistic voice.
In this in this Curated Craftsman ™ Conversation we chat about:
✘ 00:12 - Capturing the Soul: The Art of Anna Rose
✘ 05:08 - Immersed in Florentine Art
✘ 11:23 - The Value of Teaching Art
✘ 16:06 - Painting Plein Air in South Africa
✘ 18:52 - The Power of Capturing a Memory Through Art
✘ 22:48 - The Influence of Sargent and Schmid
✘ 25:29 - The Challenges and Joys of Oil Painting
✘ 32:49 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Emotional Attachment to Art
✘ 42:41 - Online Art Sales to Local Workshops
✘ 50:52 - Childlike Creativity through Motherhood Journey
✘ 53:09 - The Balance Between, Art, Business, and Parenting
✘ 55:31 - Reconciling Faith and Art: A Christian Artist's Journey
✘ 59:53 - Finding Renewal in Nature and Solitude
✘ 1:03:08 - Painting My Son as King of the Wild Things
✘ 1:05:35 - Painting Success and Artistic Affirmation
Ready to be inspired? Tune in for an intimate look at the intersection of art, business, and motherhood.
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