The Daily Muse: Annie Coe, Mixed Media Artist

…a few words from mixed media artist Annie Coe…

I thought I would write a little something about myself and my process for those of you that may be interested.
I live in Taos New Mexico surrounded by mountains and desert.

Silence is my favorite sound.

My painting is mostly informed by dreams and what I see and find on my  daily hikes, I love decaying, rusted treasures and the blue of the sea and sky, seed pods, stones and beetles also provide inspiration. Lately I am drawn to the color red.

I usually start with just a glimmer of an idea of what I want, and then that glimmer changes as I paint, I let the work lead and guide me.
I first apply Venetian plaster on board or canvas and sand it down, then I add elements like graphite, oil paint, pen, paper ( I like old letters and ledger papers and Rice paper) or rusted teabags and sometimes thread.

Layering, sanding down and layering some more.

My paintings can take from a week to months to complete and some have up to 15 layers or more.

I am spiritually inclined, open and curious and my goal in my painting is to somehow translate the spiritual mystery of life into art.
It is a never ending journey.

To learn more about Annie or to purchase something, visit any of the links below:

• WEBSITE

• FACEBOOK

• ETSY

• RED BUBBLE