Annie’s strong connection to the environments that she paints influences her compositions. In simplifying the composition and not being overly explicit, her intent is to capture the effects of light, movement, mood and space in the landscape using value relationships and color. Annie’s goal for each painting is to create a visual dialogue of opposing elements and to create a narrative within the two-dimensional space. Annie’s landscape paintings are created using direct observation, photos and videos. Her portfolio is reflective of her love for the Crystal Coast of North Carolina and her childhood home of Western Ireland.