Ann Francis Oakes is a professional fine arts and decorative artist, designer and Art Therapist. She has painted since the age of six. Her work exhibits expertise in a variety of disciplines, from murals, faux finishes and fresco to trompe l’oeil and illustrations. Most recently Ann designed and produced her own line of hand painted ceramic lamp featured by designers and decorators in model homes and retail stores across Canada. She also works in the area of television, retail and product marketing and in the decorative arts field. She has appeared on The Painted house (WTN) and has contributed art projects to the books based on this popular TV program. Ann is also a regular guest on City Line Homeday (City TV) and featured columnist for the beach Metro News.
Ann Studied at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, the Ottawa School of Art, the Norton Gallery in Palm Beach and the Jupiter Gallery School of Art Florida, as well as the Georges Pompidou School of Art in Paris, France.
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| "The Gator" |
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| "The Bunny" |
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| "The Fox" |
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