When viewing an Ann Morton painting one soon realizes that the artist has created a work of quality and exquisite beauty. Demand for Ann’s work has increased dramatically over the past few years through solo and joint exhibitions in private and public galleries, along with commissions from corporate and private collectors.

Concentrating on still life since basing herself in the country, Ann has however had the distinction of being a finalist in the prestigious nationally recognized Archibald Portrait Prize. Public acclaim also resulted when her self-portrait was voted one of the top two in the ‘People’s Choice Award’. Further recognition came as a finalist in The Sporting Portrait 2000 (or ‘Sporting Archibald’) which saw her work exhibited in the N.S.W. Art Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, and Regional Art Galleries throughout the country.

Having painted since a very early age, Ann has refined a realist style through extensive study of the European Masters whilst travelling overseas. She has painted in Europe, Asia and the United States, with numerous paintings represented in overseas collections.

Unmistakably one of the finest realist oil painters of her generation, Ann’s outstanding skill in still life and portraiture reflect a noteworthy dedication to her art. Not a prolific artist, Ann will spend weeks refining a painting ensuring that each new work attains the high standard set by her. Therefore, art collectors around the world are appreciating and acknowledging that an acquisition of her work is indeed an investment in excellence!