"In a state of grace, the soul is like a well of limpid water,
from which flow only streams of clearest crystal."
Saint Teresa of Avila
from which flow only streams of clearest crystal."
Saint Teresa of Avila
Biography
Anna Miller is an artist specializing in abstract paintings. She was born and grew up in the Ukraine. After moving to United states, Anna settled in Saint Johns, Florida. She is very active in the community and is a practicing and exhibiting artist.
Anna has been drawing since she was a child. When she was 12, she entered Fine Arts school. After graduating she continued studies at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture of Ukraine. Anna graduated, achieving Masters of Art in Painting. Shortly after graduation she moved to United States. After arriving to US, she posted a few paintings on-line, and it led to a very interesting result. Anna was invited to teach drawing classes at a junior college. She started teaching and later became a full time faculty member. After several years of teaching, Anna went back to school and achieved her Masters in Fine Art in Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Starting out as an academically trained artist she later discovered abstract painting. After settling in Jacksonville Florida, despite being very busy with two children, husband, and work, Anna found a new inspiration for painting and drawing. Creating abstract paintings is dominating her work at this point. The visual language of abstract art is a new way of communication for Anna Miller.
Anna has had several shows locally and taught workshops for groups of local artists and enthusiasts. She had been a member of several galleries here in Jacksonville. Anna was awarded “Best in Show” for her portrait of Pablo by Saint Augustine Art Association. She developed her own practice - teaching students studying abstract and figurative art. Her work is currently in many private collections. She had been invited on multiple occasions as a guest speaker and judge for state wide art organizations.
Anna has a lengthy history of teaching classes in all levels of Drawing and Painting. She continues teaching varied subjects in Color Theory, Abstract and Figurative Arts. Her experience includes over 19 years of teaching. Currently Anna is ranked as an Assistant Professor in Studio Arts and is teaching for Grambling State University.
Anna has been drawing since she was a child. When she was 12, she entered Fine Arts school. After graduating she continued studies at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture of Ukraine. Anna graduated, achieving Masters of Art in Painting. Shortly after graduation she moved to United States. After arriving to US, she posted a few paintings on-line, and it led to a very interesting result. Anna was invited to teach drawing classes at a junior college. She started teaching and later became a full time faculty member. After several years of teaching, Anna went back to school and achieved her Masters in Fine Art in Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Starting out as an academically trained artist she later discovered abstract painting. After settling in Jacksonville Florida, despite being very busy with two children, husband, and work, Anna found a new inspiration for painting and drawing. Creating abstract paintings is dominating her work at this point. The visual language of abstract art is a new way of communication for Anna Miller.
Anna has had several shows locally and taught workshops for groups of local artists and enthusiasts. She had been a member of several galleries here in Jacksonville. Anna was awarded “Best in Show” for her portrait of Pablo by Saint Augustine Art Association. She developed her own practice - teaching students studying abstract and figurative art. Her work is currently in many private collections. She had been invited on multiple occasions as a guest speaker and judge for state wide art organizations.
Anna has a lengthy history of teaching classes in all levels of Drawing and Painting. She continues teaching varied subjects in Color Theory, Abstract and Figurative Arts. Her experience includes over 19 years of teaching. Currently Anna is ranked as an Assistant Professor in Studio Arts and is teaching for Grambling State University.
