ANNE MC CARTNEY
About Anne Mc Cartney
Anne is an internationally awarded Canadian watercolor artist currently living in British Columbia,
With encouragement from those around her, she began painting seriously in 2005. Since then she has created a substantial body of work: many of these pieces are part of a collection in homes and corporations around the world. Anne has exhibited in numerous international exhibitions and been awarded for her efforts.
After graduating from an interior design program from University of Manitoba, Canada. she worked briefly as a graphic artist before she taught herself about watercolor. She has had the help of many workshops, mentors and has read many excellent resources.
Anne is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolors, National Watercolor Society (USA), San Diego Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. She has many affiliations with societies in both America and Canada.
“My inspirations come while traveling around the world or from the people and landscapes close to my home. I capture special moments with my camera and upon being reminded of what caught my eye at the time - the light, an architectural detail, or the posture or expression of a person –I recreate them in my studio.
My intent as a painter is to show something to my viewers in a way they have not seen before. To share my vison of the world and the people in it.
I want people to like my work but more importantly I want viewers to want to spend time with my work. To look at it more closely to contemplate the narrative of it. To get to know the people they see on the canvas or to travel to the place I have painted.”
Awards/ Achievements- Selected Recent
2021:
Burning Question- Watercolor Artist Magazine (Feb)
Burning Question- Watercolor Artist Magazine (Nov)
Best in Watercolor- Splash Series, Splash 23 (North Light Books) “Barcelona Harbour” Publish date: June 2022
First Place- International Watercolor Society North America (Mexico)
One of Six first Place winners- International Watercolor Masters 2022 (England)
Jain Malkin Award -San Diego Watercolor Society, IOE)
Rising Star- International Watercolor Masters
Honorable Mention- Federation of Canadian Artist (Edmonton Chapter)
Finalist- Women in Watercolor 2
Award of Excellence-Watercolor International 5 (Greece)
2020:
Burning Question- Watercolor Artist Magazine (April)
Sojourn to Italy Watercolor Artist Magazine (Dec)
Second Place overall & Laborlimea Gallery exhibition award-International Exhibition Galleria Esde (Italy)
The International Biennial Prize "Fabriano Watercolour 2020” -invited (Italy) delayed due to covid until 2021
First Place- Federation of Canadian Artist (Edmonton Chapter)
Mary Junita Award-San Diego Watercolor Society (IOE)
Award of Excellence and Finalist highly commended Award-International Watercolor Masters
Faso Merchandise Award & Honourable Mention - Women in Watercolor 1
2019:
Arthur Levy Kaye Award-National Watercolor Society
Philip G. Paratore, Jr Memorial Award- (San Diego Watercolor Society)
Blog Feature with Creative Catalyst Video
Featured Artist:
Inspirations & Technical Breakthroughs: Secrets from the Contemporary International Watercolour Masters (China) Volume 5
Burning Question- Watercolor Artist Magazine (June)
The Year’s Best Paintings-Watercolor Artist Magazine (Feb)
2018:
Gold Medal of Honor ($4000US)- American Watercolor Society
Best in Watercolor- Splash Series, Splash 20 (North Light Books) “Geisha II” Publish date: June 2019
Winslow Homer Award of Merit ($1000US)- Transparent Watercolor Society of America
Burning Question- Watercolor Artist Magazine (Aug)
2017:
Dagmar Tribble Memorial Award ($2500US)-American Watercolor Society
Transparent Watercolor Society of –Signature Status
Best in Watercolor- Splash Series, Splash 18 (North Light Books) “Setting Sun” Publish date: June 2017
Pratique Des Arts (French Art Magazine) – Feature Article, Issue 136
2016:
Curry’s, Winsor Newton Award- Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, “Open Water 2016”
“Art for Art’s Sake”
Jack Richeson Award- San Diego Watercolor Society 36th International Exhibition “Mountain Stream”
Finalist- Artist Magazine, landscape- “Art for Art’s Sake” Publish date: Dec 2016
Finalist- International Artist Magazine, “Mountain Stream” Publish date: April 2016
Best in Watercolor- Splash Series, Splash 18 (North Light Books) “Setting Sun” Publish date: June 2017
2013
Beautiful Illusions- Watercolor Artist Magazine (Feb)
2012
3rd Annual Watermedia Showcase- Watercolor Artist Magazine (Feb)