Artist's Palette

The Issue of ‘Style’

Professional artist Ann Russell began her career as a high school art teacher, before switching to commercial art for ten years. Some time after the birth of her children she found herself disenchanted with her work. A decision was made to return to the arena of fine art.

“Some years ago, I took up painting seriously again,” Ann relates. “But I spent quite a long time trying to rid myself of

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