Ann E. Bianchi - Maker Mondays November 2022

Ann E. Bianchi

Ann E. Bianchi

​Ann is a long-time member of the SCAA who joined in 2006. She is an award-winning artist who was featured in one of our Members' Invitational exhibits. She has won the Lorenzo & Elizabeth Kinney Award Floral from South County Art Association as well as winning first place for “Anchored in Argenteuil“ in the Re-Composed Classics exhibit at Wickford Art Association. Four of her Historical Illustrations were printed on a set of collectible Stamped Postage Envelopes in 2013, and she also had 7 pieces of Art accepted for the movie set of “NOS4A2” in 2019. Ann has been exhibiting and teaching with us for many years, fostering a warm and encouraging environment in her classes. 

​Where are you from, and what do you make?

Born in Westerly RI, raised and currently live in West Warwick, RI.
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I paint 2-dimensional Oil and Acrylic paintings on canvas and furniture. I’ve been creating my entire life with Textile and Fiber arts as sewn and color-enhanced works of art. I’ve been busy creating some new items for upcoming holiday sales. Recently I’ve discovered the joy of designing and building small art and 3-dimensional easels from upcycled wood pieces. I enjoy the surprising results of mixed media art.

Fibers and Textiles

Purple Gardens

​How long have you been seriously pursuing art?

For about 40 years, although I began with oil painting and pastel lessons at age 9 and was forever in love with art.

​What inspires you to create?

My personal creativities are often inspired by writings, music, intuitive feelings, and quiet moments. 
I’m inspired by historical scenes, interesting pathways, winding roads, stone walls and the four seasons. Colorful hand dyed fabrics that are cut, sewn, and pieced together in unexpected designs. As a mixed media artist, I enjoy working with unusual, eclectic materials I find and collect. Fulfilling personal painting requests is such a joy. I’ve recently been dabbling in a non-objective style, focusing on brushstrokes, motion, and uplifting color contrasts.

Watchful and Waiting

Mandolins

​Which artist outside of your chosen medium has had the most impact on your art? What do they do and in what way do they influence you?

I often create my art to the flow of music, mainly cello and piano. The music artists who influence my artmaking are cellist Yo Yo Ma and pianist Regina Albrink because they provide me with a meditation tranquility.

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​Is there a work of art that has changed your life or how you view the world in some way?

Experiencing works of art being created by the Tlingit tribal group in Ketchikan, Alaska was an amazing experience. Watching historical creation methods of Native American Totems in their natural environments made me feel that time had stood still. I witnessed a wonderful sense of community, pride for artmaking, and respect for culture through generations. Extremely enlightening.

​As a member of the SCAA, what do you like most about us?

The welcoming, warm feeling, I receive when I enter the Helme House

The attention to details of the everyday running of the association

The History of the group and comradery of local community and members

Teaching here and sharing art making with class takers
The fantastic events throughout the year

The variety of media that is created by the many members.

Tell us a joke.

Oh Boy! Had to think hard on this one!

Why did the Red Paint Tube say to the Green Tube “You look amazing today!!".... Because, he’s a Complimentary type of Paint!

Spiritual Guardians

Learn more about Ann E. Bianchi 
annebianchi.com