About Anne B Schwartz
Anne Brawer Schwartz is a dedicated abstractionist whose painterly imagination remains grounded in the world of places and things. While pursuing a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Oregon and further studies at the Gemological Institute of America, Schwartz always maintained a painting practice, which she kept up during her 25-year career as a renowned couture jewelry designer. The legacy of her expertise as a designer is apparent in her abstract paintings and their considerations of detail, drawing, design principles, color, texture, and refracted light. Having some years ago rededicated herself to her painting studio, today her canvases have been shown in numerous group shows and are represented in collections around the world. She frequently works with art consultants and interior designers, placing her works in businesses, hotels, private homes, and design firms. Being based in LA, her paintings have naturally also been featured in numerous television shows and motion pictures. .
Exhibitions:
Education
Gemological Institute of America
Bachelors Of Science Graphic Design
University of Oregon
Awards
2013
n Manhattan Arts International, First Place Vesuvius Erupted 216, Oil on Canvas, 33” x 33”
2010
n Lark Gallery Online, e-exhibition, Group exhibition, “reaching inside competition”
2009
n Lark Gallery Online, e-exhibition, “Art without Boarders”
2008
n Liquitex Artist of the Month. Liquitex Paint Company, Liquitex.com
2007
n Pacific Palisades Art Association, Jury Competition, 2nd Place “First Light.” Pacific Palisades, CA
2005
n Pacific Palisades Art Association, Jury Competition, 3rd Place “In the Woods.” Pacific Palisades, CA
Museum Shows
2010
n Orange County Center Contemporary Art and Jeffery Crussell Group Show, “Santa Monica – The Art of Summer.” Orange, CA
Solo Exhibition
2011
n Semi Precious. Santa Monica, CA
2010
n Charlie’s Ocean Front Gallery. Marina Del Rey, CA
2009
n Semi Precious. Santa Monica, CA
2008
n Art in Our community. Wachovia Bank, Pacific Palisades, CA
2007
n Decorative Sleep. Beverly Hills, CA
2006
n The Nest Egg. Pacific Palisades, CA
2005
n Pacific Palisades Library. Pacific Palisades, CA
n Roy Robbins Gifts. Pacific Palisades, CA
Group Shows
2017
n Arena 1 Gallery, A Window Between Worlds. Charity. Santa Monica, CA
2016
n Laguna Philharmonic Design House. Charity. Long Beach, CA
n Matera, Italy
n Brentwood Art Center. Los Angeles, CA
n Malibu Wave. Group Show with Designer Deborah Dane. Malibu, CA
2015
n Brentwood Art Center. Los Angeles, CA
2014
n Fine Art Resource. Los Angeles, CA
2013
n Bausman Painting Exhibit. Pacific Design Center. West Hollywood, CA
n Brentwood Art Center. Los Angeles, CA
n Art Space Warehouse. Geometric Horizons. Los Angeles, CA
n Classic Artforms. West Hollywood, CA
2012
n Art Pic. North Hollywood, CA. 197 Walking through Rome featured on the TV show Murder in Manhattan.
2011
n Rheeway Gallery. Los Angeles, CA
n L.A. Art Exchange. Santa Monica, CA
2010
n Brentwood Art Center. Los Angeles, CA
n Santa Monica Airport Artwalk. Area 1 Gallery.
n Santa Monica, CA
n Phantom Gallery. Long Beach, CA
2009
n Saint John’s Health Center Community Gallery. “Life is a Celebration.” Santa Monica, CA
n Saint John’s Health Center Community Gallery, “Spirit of Place.” Santa Monica, CA
2008
n Le Nour. Santa Monica, CA
n 2nd Street Framing. Los Angeles, CA
n Brentwood Art Center. Los Angeles, CA
2007
n Brentwood Art Center. Los Angeles, CA
2006
n 2nd Street Framing. Los Angeles, CA
2004
n Village Green. Pacific Palisades, CA
2002
n The Art Connection in Pacific Design Center. West Hollywood, CA
Commissioned Work
2012
n Darrell Schmitt Design, Interior Design. “196 Street in Umbria.” Los Angeles, CA.
Collectors
2013
n Nathan Shapell Construction. 168 Capri’s Villa Malapante
Books and Articles
2017
n Studio Visit Magazine, ft. 297 Pompeii V
2010
n Jeffery Crussell, Santa Monica, ft. Moon Glow
n Aleatoricart.com, Aleatoric Art
Miscellaneous
2012
n 193 Piazza San Marco featured on the TV show The Mindy Project on Fox.
n 197 Walking Through Rome Featured on the TV show Murder in Manhattan
2011 - Present
n Licensed with John Richard Co. to make digital archival prints. These prints sell to decorators and high-end retail stores such as Neiman Marcus and Horchow.
