Ann Owen is an award-winning watercolourist based in Darwin, Australia's northernmost city. Her vibrant, expressive artworks reflect the boldness of the tropics and the rugged charm of the Australian outback.
Tropical Colour Meets Outback Characters
Ann's passion for colour began in Papua New Guinea, where she spent her childhood surrounded by rich culture and vivid landscapes. That early influence continues to shine through in her work today-vibrant birds, wildflowers, twisted gums and billabongs often take centre stage in her compositions.
Inspired by Nature - With a Twist
Drawn to the natural world, Ann's subjects include quirky native animals, landscapes and bush-characters full of personality. Many of her animals have a touch of humour or mischief-reflecting Ann's own playful view of the world.
Watercolours ... and so much More
While watercolour is her first love, Ann often blends in ink, crayons and mixed media to create texture and contrast. She is especially drawn to the luminosity of watercolour and the freedom it offers for expressive mark-making.
“What I see sparks the painting, but imagination fills in the rest—always with bold colour, dancing light, and sometimes a hint of mischief.”
Collectors & Interior Designers Welcome
Ann's artworks are held in private collections across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. Whether you're an interior designer looking for a statement piece of a collector seeking something different, her works bring energy, story, and place into any setting.
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