Hi, I’m Anna
My mother is an artist, so I grew up drawing a lot. But even when I was studying Business at university, or during my year of Full Time Service as an Army Officer, I knew I was an artist.
Fast forward thirty years, four children and a LOT of ideas, projects and jobs, and I've arrived exactly where I want to be...
…sharing the joy of drawing and painting.
It's about leading a richer life, noticing and appreciating what's around you.
It's about having the confidence to sketch your home, your family and your memories.
It's about losing yourself in the mindfulness of pencils, paint and ink.
Through my online classes, original art, books and in-person events I help you do exactly that.
When I'm not sketching, painting, or having idea attacks about new classes, you will find me in the kitchen with my kids, dancing around the house to my son’s music, talking to my daughter’s cat, CatDog, or procrastinating about tidying up the back shed. (But I'm usually sketching!)
I’ve always believed art is a thing everyone can do.
The Team
Linda Ely
Artist Support + Membership Manager
Linda is your go-to person for any questions about Shiny Happy Art Club membership, emails, events and what I’m up to! Everyone needs a Linda!
Lauren Russell
Everything Else and Anna Manager
Loz manages a lot of the finances and, as a professional Project Manager, keeps us all on track with planning!