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Ann Rea’s Story
San Francisco-based artist Ann Rea, The California Painter, has a rapidly growing national artistic reputation, and the collectible status of her work is quickly increasing. Rea’s work has been gaining increasing local and national exposure, most recently on “The Fine Living Network”, and in Fortune and The Wine Enthusiast magazines.
For seven years Ann Rea didn’t paint or draw a single thing. She worked at a variety of anxiety producing jobs in high tech, investing, and disaster relief until an encounter with two stage-four breast cancer patients made her realize that life is too short to avoid pursuing her dream. Ann started using painting as an active mediation to alleviate anxiety. Collectors consistently commented that her paintings made them feel happy and calm, this was no accident.
At the very end of 2004 Ann quit her job, sold her house and moved to the beach. With the encouragement of renowned painters Gregory Kondos and Wayne Thiebaud she was finally determined to make a living as a painter and to pursue her dream.
On the surface it seems that her subjects are vineyards but actually its ambient light and color, the unique visual essence of each terroir. Light, or color, changes with the atmosphere and temperature, which is why she creates each piece in the vineyards at specific times of day. This artistic approach allows her to create truly authentic and timeless mementos of the wine country.
Ann has painted several in several of California’s American Viticulture Areas, including: Los Carneros, Napa, Livermore, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Valley, Dunnigan Hills, Alexander Valley, Yountville, Dry Creek, Shenandoah Valley, and the Central Valley.
Internationally renowned artists Wayne Thiebaud and Gregory Kondos commend her work. Rea’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries throughout California, New Mexico, and France. She is regularly commissioned for private and corporate collections. Her book, Terroir in Color, a collection of her California vineyard paintings, will be published next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Giclée print?
What is an Exclusive Edition?
What is “Plein Air”?
Does Ann Rea sign her paintings or prints?
What type of painting medium does Ann Rea use?
What type of oil paint does Ann Rea use?
What is the real subject of Ann Rea’s paintings?
Where did Ann Rea study art?
Are Ann Rea’s originals available in art galleries?
Is Studio Ann Rea open to the public?
Does Ann Rea work with interior designers?
Does Ann Rea accept commissions?
Does Ann Rea offer wholesale opportunities?
Does Ann Rea make donations to non-profit organizations?
If I buy an Ann Rea original can I ever reproduce it?
What is a Giclée print?
The French term "Giclée" (zhee-clay) means a spray of liquid. A fine stream of ink, more than four million droplets per second, is sprayed onto archival watercolor paper capturing every nuance of the original painting.
What is an Exclusive Edition?
Exclusive Edition prints are only available through Studio Ann Rea and they are not licensed for reproduction anywhere else.
What is “Plein Air”?
“Plein air” is a French term meaning “in the open air.” Following in the tradition of the French Impressionists, Rea captures the rapidly changing light and surroundings on her canvas through masses of vibrating color.
Does Ann Rea sign her paintings or prints?
Yes, on the back so that her signature does not detract from the image. Studio Ann Rea provides a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity with each original guaranteeing the provenance of the painting.
All Giclée prints are signed customarily on the right lower border.
What type of painting medium does Ann Rea use?
The medium is oil on canvas, not acrylic. Ann feels that the difference between oil and acrylic is analogous to silk and polyester.
What type of oil paint does Ann Rea use?
Old Holland oil colors are made in the oldest artist's paint factory in the world. Established in 1664 Old Holland classic oil colors have been used by Van Gogh, Vermeer, Van Ruysdael and other Dutch masters. All colors have the highest possible concentration of pigments.
What is the real subject of Ann Rea’s paintings?
The real subject is ambient or surrounding light, which is color. Color is light vibrating at different frequencies.
Where did Ann Rea study art?
In 1987 Ann Rea graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art, founded in 1882, where she received a classic art education.
Are Ann Rea’s originals available in art galleries?
Ann Rea occasionally offers her work through select art galleries. Typically her paintings sell too quickly to consistently supply galleries.
Is Studio Ann Rea open to the public?
Studio Ann Rea is open to collectors by appointment. To schedule your appointment, simply call 415-387-2224.
Does Ann Rea work with interior designers?Yes Ann Rea works with interior designers and their clients.
Does Ann Rea accept commissions?
Commissions may be available based on a current work or a new concept. Call Studio Ann Rea to inquire at 415-387-2224.
Does Ann Rea offer wholesale opportunities?
Yes, Studio Ann Rea wholesales vineyard prints and accessories to fine retailers and wine tasting establishments. Call Studio Ann Rea at 415-387-2224 to receive more information about becoming a qualified wholesaler.
Does Ann Rea make donations to non-profit organizations?
Each quarter Studio Ann Rea sponsors a non-profit organization. They receive 1/2 of the sales proceeds of selected prints purchased from the “Giving Back” selection at annrea.com during this time.
The non-profit organization simply e-mails this offer to their mailing list and coordinates with Studio Ann Rea to generate press opportunities.
Ann Rea receives many requests for donations and unfortunately is unable to accommodate all of them. Please note that original works of art are available for purchase only.
1. provide a written request including the mission of your organization
2. forward document verifying current 501(c) (3) non-profit status and Federal Tax I.D.
3. confirm the percentage amount of each dollar donated that goes directly to the cause and the amount that funds other costs
4. outline a schedule of promoting the “Giving Back” donation opportunity
5. confirm the number of your organization’s active e-mail contacts
If I buy an Ann Rea original can I ever reproduce it?
Ann Rea legally owns and reserves all rights to her creative property, which is registered with the US Copyright Office. Absolutely no reproduction of any kind is allowed without prior written authorization, including any physical and or electronic reproduction. Copyright violators will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.
Licensing and copyright use for specific and limited reproduction may be available and we welcome your inquiries at 415 387 2224.
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