Anna Miller

Biography

"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

Anna Miller is an artist specializing in figurative and abstract art.  Anna was born and grew up in Europe, but currently lives and works in the Northeast Florida metro area. 
 
Anna has been drawing since she was a child. When she was 12 years old, she entered a school for Fine Arts. After she graduated, 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 her paintings on-line which lead to an offer to teach drawing classes in a nearby junior college. She began teaching and later became full time faculty. Anna taught classes in all levels of Drawing and Painting.  She continues teaching varied subjects in Color Theory, Abstract and Figurative arts.  Her experience includes over 17 years of teaching. She later finished an Academy of Art University in San Francisco with a Masters in Fine Art in Painting. Starting out as an academically trained artist she began experimenting with abstract painting.
 
Settling in Jacksonville Florida, despite being very busy with now two children, husband, and work, Anna has found a new inspiration for painting and drawing. Abstract painting is dominating her work at this point. The visual language of abstract art is just like a new way of communication for Anna.
 
Anna has had several shows locally and taught workshops for groups of the local artists and enthusiasts. She had been a member of several local galleries in Jacksonville. She is currently a working and showing artist and a member of Cork Art Studios. Anna was awarded “ Best in Show” for her portrait of Pablo by Saint Augustine Art Association.  Her work is in many private collections and her lectures and workshops have cultivated a loyal following of budding artist.