I’m Hannah Anderson, an abstract artist in Richmond, Virginia.
I paint what my soul sees.
Hannah Anderson, Artist
Artist Statement:
American abstract artist, Hannah Anderson (1953), was born into the neutral pallet of Quaker simplicity. Following her heart’s passion for creativity began in secret as a child, remaining hidden until 1990 with the purchase of a Crayon watercolor set that led her back to her original love of painting. The fulness of her work was revealed in 2024 after decades of active gestation.
She is self-taught, drawn to contemporary artists whose expression of authenticity and freedom remind her to trust her own process. This was enhanced by Hannah’s intensive workshops with both Michele Cassou (2000) and Bob Burridge (2024). The dance of light and dark periods in her life inform her painting to engage the full spectrum and possibility of luminous color.
Hannah sees the world through the artist eyes of a mother, Episcopal priest, grandmother, and lover of life. She paints what her soul sees, often using abstract shape and representation as an invitation to see a deeper, different world. Elements of nature and pattern influence her strong graphic designs. Hannah’s work is intuitive and full of archetypal symbols that arise from within universal healing traditions including Christianity and Shamanism. She delights in playful mystery.
Hannah resides in Richmond, Virginia. She travels to Taos, New Mexico for inspiration and solitude.
“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” Rumi
Elements of my Creative Process
as an Abstract Artist
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Listen and Notice
Each day I take time to be quiet and listen. What am I hearing internally? Externally? What am I noticing about the movement of energy, colors and shapes in both the inner and outer worlds? There are symbols, images and messages with voices to be heard! This leads to daily journaling as I capture messages and ideas to take into my art studio.
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Show up
Whatever is going on in my life, it is essential to show up for the creative process. If I don’t, my Muse will go on vacation and then I have to spend time tracking her down. To live as an artist is to find creativity not only in painting, but to welcome it in everyday activities such as cooking, gardening, engaging in relationships, traveling…Of course showing up in my studio is the BEST!
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Play
The act of play is often forgotten about or minimized by adults. However, it is key to my creative process. When I engage my imagination without fear of anyone’s opinion or judgment, I relax into possibility. Curiosity comes alive and the creative flow happens effortlessly. Whenever I get stuck in my painting, I go back to simple play. Try a new color!
Samples from my Art Gallery
The Shop
My paintings are about soul, abstraction, color and meaning. They are previous parts of my life journey that I choose to share with the world with people who appreciate their messages. Please reach out if you have any questions about a particular piece.
