American Artist Biography: Anna Villa

Anna Villa, 1976, born in the USSR, lives and works in Florida, USA.

MY MAIN MOTIVATORS:

My mother was my core motivation. She was an academy-trained artist and a member of the Artists Union of the USSR.  My mom always claimed that I was destined to be a great artist.

And here how it’s all happened: Following the largest pandemic that affected our world, I began to reconsider the future of my life... 

Now, I have to mention my main motivator - my husband!

He is my greatest supporter and a significant source of artistic knowledge.  He recognized a creative talent in me long ago,  and recommended that I pursue an art education. 

“Started from the bottom, now we’re here,” a line from a Drake song, perfectly captures my journey.

With help of a local Adult Education program I started preparing for the GED test. After three months, I finished all the exams and promptly enrolled at Palm Beach State College.  My goal was to accumulate enough credits for transfer to Florida Atlantic University, where I began my art education In 2023. 

At FAU, I received my initial introduction to art and essential training that helped broaden my perspective and enabled me to think and make choices like an artist.

I paint from photographs I take. I feel guilty about “torturing” someone with a lengthy sitting session, as everyone is busy in the fast-paced world we live in.

  When I satisfied with photo taken, I start searching for a background from my imagination, but closely related to a figure I‘m painting. Then, I choose the palette and adjacent hues that would enhance the overall composition and complement the person I paint.

 I am an artist; I paint with my brushes through my heart. I express my vision on canvases for the peoples enjoyment, memories, and conversations. 

Only people can genuinely judge my creativity, because I simply paint  art for them.