Anna Afshar Art

10/01/2022

Ready for the second great day at

09/30/2022

“Servants of the Late Queen” or “Headless Horseman”, watercolor on canvas, 11x14 today and this weekend.

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09/27/2022

“Telling secrets”, watercolor on canvas, 11x14 coming to this weekend.

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09/27/2022

SOLD last weekend at Carmel International Arts Festival. More Derby and prints of this are coming to St James Court Art Show this weekend.

Prints available online as well.

09/26/2022

One of my great sales this weekend Carmel International Arts Festival!

“The Art of Seduction”, collage, 24x30.

Do you see the girl walking away from her Vespa and turning around to look at you?!

It was hard to part from this one, but I am happy it has new home where it is very much LOVED!

09/25/2022

Beautiful sunset in Carmel last night…I captured it last weekend.
Come see my art at Carmel International Arts Festival today, 11-5, booth 67!

09/23/2022

Westminster Abbey” watercolor on Canvas, 18x24.

“Here lies what was mortal….”

The square in front where I did the sketch for this painting in front of the Abbey was very much alive though!

See you !

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09/23/2022

These “three graces” painted from life model are going to be framed, and will be for sale. I always have the hardest time separating from my life model drawing. It’s a moment in time I can’t re-live, not even through photo references as there are none!

09/22/2022

Great to see my print in this TV appearance. I have no idea how it got there 😅, but thank you to whoever brought it.

Over 130 diverse juried artisans will be showcasing their creations at the Carmel International Arts Festival on September 24-25. Live entertainment and free admission. Make plans to be there. Get more info at: carmelartsfestival.org.

Carmel International Arts Festival; Visit Indiana; Visit Hamilton County, Indiana; Hamilton County Artists' Association

09/22/2022

My happy customers Jacque and Henry with their new piece of Carmel I painted last weekend during “Carmel on Canvas”. More of Carmel (and more!) is coming this weekend to Carmel International Arts Festival.

09/18/2022

Beautiful morning at Carmel market yesterday! Won first place in Quick paint, sold the painting and connected with some incredible people!

Isabella, my beautiful model who was passing by and who I asked to model for me at the flower stand, wrote to me: “Today was magical: you made my day!”

She made my day and this award!

09/18/2022

this morning at the farmers market they were having an art contest. I was stopped by this amazing artist that then asked to paint me standing by the flower stand .

Today was magical & thank for making my day. You are an amazing artist. 💗🌼

https://www.instagram.com/p/CinNfrFu4NH/?igshid=YzA2ZDJiZGQ=

09/17/2022

Painting Carmel
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09/13/2022

LIVE on WISH TV at 10:25 this morning!

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09/07/2022

Need Advice!

I was going to take these canvases to my framer to stretch tomorrow…..before Penrod! But I kind of like this raw presentation on loose canvas, that really shows the process. Should I leave them like that? And let my customers choose how to stretch/frame/Mount these canvasses?

I primed the canvasses with watercolor gesso for painting and now varnished with UV protective archival varnish.

09/02/2022

Painting Lisbon on loose canvas, primed for watercolor - idea of my dear friend and assistant. Fun texture and process…Will have to finish this piece in the studio, but it’s a good and memorable start!

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08/31/2022

Sketching London….really quick!

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08/16/2022

Delivered this large commission of Venice to my customers last week, 3x5 watercolor on canvas. It was a combination of their photos and my memories from studies on location.

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08/11/2022

My new work from recent European trip at Gallery Forty-Two. Reception tomorrow 6-10pm. Come support Stutz Artists!

https://www.galleryfortytwo.com/event-details/lasting-impressions-featuring-stutz-artist-anna-afshar

08/09/2022

"Lasting Impressions" featuring Stutz Artist Anna Afshar | Gallery Forty-Two

"Lasting Impressions" featuring Stutz Artist Anna Afshar | Gallery Forty-Two

Join us for a very special artist reception featuring Anna Afshar & the Stutz Artists Association.

08/08/2022

This painting started in en plein air in Vernazza. I found a shady spot on a very hot day, but half of my view was obscured by the cement railing. It became cloudy (and later it rained) while I was painting, so my initial light was gone and I had to work from memory and imagination, and I still didn’t know where the second bottom of my painting would go. The idea of the bottom half came to me in Portofino, while having lunch and watching these boats. And voilà! “Liguria”, watercolor, 20x24 framed.
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08/01/2022

My watercolors I created in Italy. Some of them and more are coming to the show next week.

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07/07/2022

Timeline photos

07/06/2022

Painting in Riomaggiore today….

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07/05/2022

Taught a great class last weekend in Stuttgart. Happy to see the progress of my returning students who I have been leading on their watercolor journey for 5 years now here in Stuttgart.
I will be teaching another class on July 16-17. DM me for details if you are interested to join.

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06/28/2022

Today we have bare walls in preparation for the Stutz Artists Association Group Exhibition which will run July 8-August 18 and feature NINE amazing artists! Stay tuned for more info on the amazing artists and be sure to RSVP and purchase tickets at https://www.galleryfortytwo.com/stutzgroupexhibition

Including works by nine amazing Stutz Artists including:
Taylor Smith | April W***y | Anna Afshar | Stuart Alter | Susan Brewer Wendy Franklin | John Ross | Chuck Horsman | Jack Wickes

06/27/2022

I have been very busy in Paris and created a lot of work. Here is a quick glance at last 4 days!

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06/22/2022

Save the dates!!!

We are THRILLED to announce our next show!!!

Gallery Forty-Two Presents
Stutz Artists Association Group Exhibition
July 9 -Aug 19, 2022

Including works by nine amazing Stutz Artists including:
Taylor Smith | April W***y | Anna Afshar | Stuart Alter | Susan Brewer Wendy Franklin | John Ross | Chuck Horsman | Jack Wickes

With Three Featured Artist Receptions:

Taylor Smith's "Obsolete Objects"
July 8, 6-10PM

April W***y's "Imaginings"
July 15, 6-10PM

Anna Afshar's "Lasting Impressions"
Aug 12, 6-10PM

Stay tuned for more information and be sure to RSVP and purchase tickets at https://www.galleryfortytwo.com/stutzgroupexhibition

06/20/2022

SOLD at Talbot Art Fair this weekend, limited edition (only 20) 12x16 prints are available. First is already spoken for.

My newest piece of Indianapolis is coming to Talbot Street Art Fair this weekend. How do you think I should name it?! 🤔😅

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06/15/2022

My newest piece of Indianapolis is coming to Talbot Street Art Fair this weekend. How do you think I should name it?! 🤔😅

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06/12/2022

For limited time only!

I just added my peony paintings to my online store: they are featured on the front page and will be available only for 2 weeks (and one is already sold)!

https://www.annaafsharart.com/Online-Store.php

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06/10/2022

Portrait of my daughter. Do you feel the breeze? Oil on canvas.

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06/07/2022

I have couple of spaces left in tomorrow’s plein air class (I don’t want to have more than 10 people). Looks like the weather will cooperate! Let me know if you would like to join us.

I will be teaching a plein air class at Indianapolis Saling Club on June 8 at 9 am.

PM me if you are interested to join.

06/06/2022

Last White Peonies of the season. Did them last week from life and imagination. They look great in my room, but they are for SALE…
Watercolor on textured canvas, 30x40

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05/30/2022

Note to myself: make sure all the paintings are signed before taking them to the show and just in case bring the oil/acrylic pen to sign. Now I have to ship it back to Lafayette to its new home. Being organized is not my strength!

I was on my peony spree last week when I visited my mom (after painting peonies all day at the studio) and snapped the picture of her wilting peonies.
“Why are you taking the picture of dying flowers?!” she murmured. “Because they are perfect!” was my reply.
I couldn’t wait to get back to the studio and execute my vision. And voilà!

Happy Memorial Day!

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05/30/2022

I will be teaching a plein air class at Indianapolis Saling Club on June 8 at 9 am.

PM me if you are interested to join.

05/29/2022

It was a perfect day for the art fair yesterday. Round the Fountain is always a great show for me. Got a Purchase Award from Janet and Jerry Preuss, who have been supporting art fair for couple of decades. “Skinny Ankles”, watercolor on canvas.
I almost missed my flight in Paris, chasing this woman….with skinny ankles for a perfect shot.

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05/25/2022

My day yesterday was “peony-full”. I have to refrain myself today from painting more and concentrate on other projects and commissions.

These peonies and more are coming Saturday to Round the Fountain art fair in Lafayette!

05/24/2022

This is what I call an artful watercolor….I need to always remember how I painted it!

05/22/2022

I promise, this is the last posting about Toby ….I will get back to art.

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