Written by My name is Anne Jollands, but most people call me Annie (click here to visit my website and follow me on Instagram & Twitter!). I live in Staffordshire, very close to the Derbyshire border in England. We are very fortunate to have the Derbyshire Peaks on our doorstep and some fantastic scenery. I have always drawn and doodled throughout my childhood years. I went on to study both art and ceramics at A level.
After a break of a few years, due to family commitments, I returned to focus on my drawing and painting skills. I joined an art club and learnt so much from some of the experienced club members over the years. I am now the current club secretary and enjoy setting up the yearly programme and running some in-house demos and workshops.
I enjoy the chance to exhibit at local exhibitions and have had many sales of artwork over the years. I am now looking for the opportunity to exhibit in a gallery on a more regular basis.
I love working in a variety of media from graphite pencil, colour pencil, pen and watercolour. I love to try new ideas in mixed media such as pen and wash and colour pencil over pastel. I recently drew a series of tree studies using soluble graphite and ball point pen with great results.
Most of my inspiration comes from the landscape and nature in my local surroundings. I also have a love for historic buildings, stonework and natural materials, taking out my camera at every opportunity as to be sure not to miss a thing.
I spend a lot of time walking and cycling along the canal, studying and photographing the reflections and light.
In the watercolours featured I have used masking fluid and candle wax to retain some highlights and used the wet on wet technique on Saunders Waterford paper. For finer details I have used an ink pen or a dipping pen in watercolour.
I love drawing and painting animals, flowers, trees and have a fascination with fungi.
I believe that your best artwork comes from the things around you that you connect with and feel passionate about, so I draw and paint from the heart the art I love.
Annie Jollands
Annie’s Fine Art
Love it! And I am fascinated by all the different tools you use! Lovely work.
Awesome! So happy you liked this feature Kirk!
Truly beautiful. Thanks for posting. N.
Yay! Happy you liked this one Nina! 😃
You have really beautiful work! Is that your house in the first painting? It looks very wonderful!
I’ll let Annie speak to your question if she sees this, as I have no idea. But thanks so much for commenting!! 😃
Thank you though! 😄 You have a really great blog! ❤❤
Awww thanks! I really appreciate hearing that my friend!! ❤️😃
Hi Annie, I’m entranced with your beautiful scenes. I especially love how you capture the light so magically. Thank you Charlie.
Yay! Glad you liked! Thanks Sharon! 💕😃
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing Annie’s work.
Thanks Susan! 💕😃So happy you liked this feature!
Beautiful! What a treasure to meet a new talented artist. Hi Annie! Thank you C.O.!
You’re quite welcome Jodi! 💕😃Isn’t she fabulous?! Glad you liked this!
Wow, what beautiful and delicate work. Love your website too, Anne. Also enjoyed seeing your graphite work! Thanks, Charlie!
Yay! So happy you liked this Laura!! Thank you!! 😃💜
Annie, your paintings are beautiful!
Happy you liked these Kari!! 💕😃
Lovely work Annie! Thank you for sharing your passion.
Thanks for commenting Cathe! 💕😃Glad you liked Annie’s work!
Mesmerizing … love looking at your work
Isn’t it wonderful?! Glad you liked it, Cynthia! 💕😃
Oh my gosh, I love her work! I already starting following her on instagram. Thanks for sharing, Charlie!
Yay!! So happy to hear that Rachel!! 😃😃
Beautiful!!! Followed on Instagram. 😊
Yay!! Love hearing that!! Thanks Ann!! 😃👍🏻
Magical scenery…love the colors.
So happy you liked this feature! 💕😃
Annie, I love the way you capture the light and atmosphere!