Biography: Anne Stine
Artist Statement
As a mixed media artist, I am deeply inspired by the essence of nature—its geometry, patterns, colors, and textures. From childhood, nature has been my refuge, a place for contemplation and connection I feel when surrounded by its splendor. It is this profound personal bond and the childlike awe for our natural world that I aim to convey to others, inspiring them to value and protect the environment that is so vital to us all. My artwork, crafted with beeswax paint and mixed media, delves into the essential, powerful need—mental, spiritual, and physical—that humans have for the natural world.
I have found that encaustic medium enables me to capture the intensity, fluidity, and diverse textures present in natural settings more effectively than any other medium. With a blowtorch in hand, guided by my artistic instinct, I carve, scrape, and mold the wax into semi-abstract representations of landscapes, waterways, and other natural vistas. My unconventional approach to painting, which involves layering mixed media with the wax, adds a distinctive element to each piece. Through sculptural alterations of the wax, I craft textured layers that animate my paintings, creating a tactile experience that beckons the viewer to reach out and touch the surface. The meticulous application of color and texture in my work invites the observer to delve into the concealed layers of materials, fostering a sense of personal discovery. It is the encaustic technique’s inherent unpredictability that inspires me to continually explore and expand the boundaries of my medium and creativity.
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Artist Biography
Anne Stine is best known for her encaustic mixed media paintings that reflect an intimate, human connection with the natural world. Her creative process involves painting multiple layers of molten encaustic beeswax and mixed media onto a wood panel, then fuses each layer using heat. Anne grew up in Fairfax, VA, and received a BA from Virginia Tech. After a career in arts marketing, she followed her long-time passion for painting contemporary landscapes. Her love of encaustic painting (a combination of beeswax, natural resin, and pigment) began in 2016, when she discovered the medium’s ability to add a lush luminescent quality and unique texture to her nature-themed paintings. Her work can be found in international art competitions and solo and group exhibits, as well as in public and private collections around the world, including the permanent collection of the Encaustic Museum of Art in New Mexico. Gallery representation includes Touchstone Gallery, Washington DC; The Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, VA; Visitation Hotel Gallery, Frederick, MD; and Transformer, Washington DC. Anne’s studio is located in Purcellville, Virginia.
Interview with ArtistCloseUp.com – Interview
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- The Touchstone Gallery, Washington DC, November, 2024
- The Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, VA, April, 2024, 2025
- Athenaeum, Alexandria, VA, Sept. 2023
- Allure Art Center, Featured Artist Exhibit, White Stone, VA, June – July 2022
- Otium Cellars, Featured Artist Exhibit, Purcellville, VA, Sept. – Dec. 2021 – 2024
- Artists in Middleburg Gallery, Middleburg, VA, Featured Artist Exhibit, Nov. 2020, Aug. 2021
- Art Sweet Art Gallery, Leesburg, VA; Oct., 2019
- Tryst Gallery, Leesburg, VA. Dec. 2018
- North Gate Vineyard, Purcellville, VA, July – Oct. 2018
- Purcellville Town Hall, Purcellville, VA. Jan. 2018
SELECTED GROUP JURIED EXHIBITIONS
INTERNATIONAL
- Touchstone Gallery, “Iteration Reiteration Opening Reception”, Washington DC, August 2024
- Touchstone Gallery, “People and The Planet”, Washington DC, August 2023
- Gallerium and Book of Arts, “Aqua” International Juried Virtual Art Exhibit and Publication, Jan 25 – Feb 25, 2023
- Exhibizone, “Happiness” International Juried Virtual Art Exhibit, Jan 30 – Mar 3, 2023
- Camelback Gallery, “Shades of Blue 2022” International Juried Visual Arts Competition, Scottsdale, AZ, February 2022
- Camelback Gallery, “Artists Choice VIII” International Juried Visual Arts Competition, Scottsdale, AZ, January 2022
- Van Der Plas Gallery, “Purely Primary”, New York, New York, December 2021
- Manhattan Arts International, “The Healing Power of ART, In Honor of Nature” Exhibition, NY, NY, 2021, 2023
- Manhattan Arts International, “Her Story” Exhibition, NY, NY, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Manhattan Arts International, “The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, Spirit of Resilience” Exhibition, NY, NY. 2020, 2021
- Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Exhibition, Chongqing, China, 2016
NATIONAL
- GreenHill Center for NC Art, “Winter Show Invitational”, December 2024
- Martha Spak Gallery, “Art in Bloom” exhibition, Washington DC, April 2023
- Calloway Fine Art, “All About the DMV” exhibition, Washington DC, March 2023, 2024
- Composer Margin Alexander music & art concert, “The Timbre of Canvases”, featured artist, NYC, NY, June 2022
- Encaustic Arts Institute, “Flow” exhibition, Cerrillos, NM, June 2022
- Encaustic Arts Institute, “Global Warming is Real” online exhibit, July 2021, June 2023
- Maryland Federation of Art, online exhibit, August 2020
- The Art League, Alexandria, VA, 2019 to present
- Gross-Downing Cultural Arts Center, Newport News, VA: Ella Fitzgerald 100th Birthday Celebration Exhibition 2016
REGIONAL
- Capitol One Headquarters Exhibit, Washington DC, July – Sept 2023
- The Hill Center Galleries, “CHAL”, exhibition, Washington DC, June 2022
- Capitol Hill Art League, “Untitled,” exhibit, Washington DC, April 2022
- Vale Arts Spring Invitational, Oakton, VA, April 2022
- Foundry Gallery, “Artists’ Choice,” exhibit, Washington DC, July 2021
- Art of the Piedmont Invitational, Upperville, VA, 2021 – 2025
- Art at the Mill, Millwood, VA, May 2021, October 2022, October 2023, October 2024
- Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville, VA , Aug. 2021, July 2020 (awarded prize), Sept 2022 (awarded prize)
- 868 Estate Vineyards, Hillsboro, VA, Dec. 2019, June – Aug. 2022
- Loudoun Sketch Club, VA, Barns of Rose Hill 2019, Gallery One 2019, Summer 2021, Summer 2022
- Artists in Middleburg Gallery, Middleburg, VA:,2017-2021, Aug. 2022
- Tryst Gallery, Leesburg, VA: 2017-2019
PRESS COVERAGE
- “Anne Stine – Artist and Entrepreneur”, Loudoun Sketch Club newsletter, April 2025
- “Light in Space — Nature seen, literally or otherwise, by Loriann Signori, Lois Dodd, Wolf Kahn, Anne Stine, and Gale Waller”, by Mark Jenkins, Discerning Eye, Nov 24, 2024
- Encaustic Arts Magazine Spring issue “Technique by Anne Stine”, June 2022
- Interview with ArtistCloseUp.com, February 2022
- “The Studio Image Project”, Friend of the Artist, March 2021, Featured Art Studio,
- “Paying it Forward. How Anne Stine’s Dreams of Becoming an Artist Came True”, by Shayda Windle, Middleburg Life, April 2020
- “Four Women Headline Near and Far Art Show”, by Melinda Gipson, Leesburg Lifestyle Magazine, January 2020
- “Translucence – Beeswax, Natural Resin, Pigment and a Blow Torch”, by Joe Motheral, Elan Magazine, June 2019
- “Working in Wax: the Art of Anne Stine”, Loudoun Now, Get Out Loudoun, feature article, 3/8/19
- “How Artist Anne Stine Responds Positively to Changes in the Art World”, by Renee Phillips, The Artrepreneuer, Manhattan Arts International, November 2020
- How to Use Social Media as a Creative“, by Shayda Windle, City Lifestyle Washington, November 2020
PROFESSIONAL
Member, Franklin Park Arts Center Art Committee, Jan 2022 to present
Founder, Purcellville Art Gallery, Purcellville, VA, June 2019 – April 2020
Founder, Purcellville Artisan Tour, 2018
Owner, Anne Stine Decorative Painting, Commercial and Residential Mural Painting Company, 2000 – 2010
AWARDS
Winner, Stop Ecocide International 2023 calendar contest, Nov. 2022
Third Place, Arts of Great Falls “Paint Great Falls” plein air competition, Sept. 2022
Honorable Mention, Franklin Park Arts Center, “Water & Color” juried exhibit, Sept. 2022
Bronze Award, Camelback Gallery’s “Artist Choice VIII” International Juried Visual Arts Competition, February 2022
Finalist, Camelback Gallery’s “Shades of Blue 2022” International Juried Visual Arts Competition, January 2022
Award of Excellence, “Spirit of Resilience” Exhibit, Manhattan Arts International, September 2020
Best in Show, Franklin Park Arts Center “Journeys” Exhibit, July 2020
SELECTED PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND COMMISSIONS
Mr. and Mrs. Polkowske, Virginia, USA, Mr. and Mrs. Halaiko, Maryland, USA; Ms. Deutsch, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Carlson, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Vedaa, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Kamp, New York, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Kalina, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Sayadian, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Talamala, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Massachusetts, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Fink, Virginia, USA, Mr. and Mrs. Fox, Virginia, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Meadows, Ashburn, USA; Ms. Wolf, Washington, USA
REPRESENTATION
Encaustic Art Institute / Museum of Encaustic Art permanent collection, Cerrillos, NM
Touchstone Gallery, Washington DC
The Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, VA
Transformer, Washington DC
Visitation Hotel, Frederick, MD
Vault Gallery, Frederick, MD
ART EDUCATION
Virginia Tech University, Virginia, BA Communications, Minor in Fine Art 1988
Corcoran School of Art, Washington DC, 1990 – 92
Studied under:
Larry Moore, artist and author of “Fishing for Elephants” 2023-2025
Christine Lashley, international award-winning oil painter, 2020-21
“Painting with Fire,” Year-Long virtual Encaustic Instruction, Mulranny Arts, Mulranny, Ireland, 2021-22
PRESENTATIONS
“The Business of Art,” panelist, Loudoun Sketch Club, 2025
“Art and Music,” guest speaker, Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Donor Event 2025
“Fire and Wax,” guest speaker, The Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, VA, 2025