Anne Manley

Born and raised in rural Maryland, Anne Manley is a gifted painter whose work captures the physical and emotional landscapes around her as well as the human connections she experiences.
After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications and Photography from Towson State University, Ms. Manley lived and worked in Washington, DC, Miami, Baltimore and is now based in St. Louis. The changing natural world, as well as her spiritual beliefs are the cornerstones of her artistic inspiration and the source of her creativity. Ms. Manley was primarily drawn to photography early on in her career because of the precise technical detail she could achieve through that medium. Very quickly, however, she transitioned to painting, as she was drawn to the deeper emotional resonance she could create on canvas. Both Ms. Manley and her work are engaging on many levels. She is adept at instilling emotional timbre in her paintings, and is deeply interested in the feelings they inspire in others. Her landscapes and portraits range from serene to stormy and from bright to brooding.
Her emergence as a strong and thoughtful painter has earned her much notice and acclaim in the Baltimore/Washington area and in St. Louis. Since deciding to work f...

1993 Bachelor of Science, Visual Communications, Production Design & Photography. Towson State University, Towson, Maryland

July 16 - July 31, 2014
Gallery plan b, Washington, DC
ENVIRONATURE
Reception on Thursday, July 17 from 6-8pm

August 6 - August 24, 2014
Gallery plan b, Washington, DC
THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Reception on Thursday, August 7 from 6-8pm