Anna Marie Crovetti is a Chicago based artist and after decades in alternate creative fields as a gallerist, art consultant, instructor, and independent film producer, she is back in the studio. She pushes forward through the art process, approaching each piece with commitment to subtle detail and to the essence and integrity of the subject. Narratives and transitions, direct responses to the world and memory are her inspiration. She works with mixed media, paint, or dry pigments on canvas and paper, be it for commissioned portraits, illustration, abstract expressive works or philanthrophic collaborations with other artists. Throughout the year she often creates a work specific to a cause and selects a charitable organization to benefit from the net proceeds of the work, paying it forward from the experience. She has extensive professional experience consulting in all areas of fine art and collecting and has several corporate and private commissions to her credit. She received her training at Northern Illinois University and the Art Institute of Chicago
ARTIST STATEMENT
“A work of art is not only personal expression and communication, but it is also the honest interpretation of any subject by the artist’s voice. Creating and viewing a work of art can evoke strong emotional responses that are often unforgettable and the intense response to art was so natural to me that I wished to be an artist at a very young age. Everything seemed to inspire an idea and became an irresistible subject. Coloring books and paint-by-number projects never could quite hold my attention as a child, but I did like holding those art tools in my hands. The pursuit of creating an expressive image remains a powerful force and, capturing a moment in time with form, color, texture and line are the all essential. But, energy, wonderment and respect for the essence of the subject are the true soul of a work of art. Both life and nature are the ultimate sources of inspiration. Each work has its own profound, individual meaning and purpose which should be considered and celebrated.”
