Annie Thayer
Wild places and quiet moments are at the heart of my paintings. Whether I’m sketching in the high mountains near my Colorado home or traveling with brush and journal in hand, I seek to translate the mood of a place into luminous washes of watercolor. My process is both meditative and dynamic—anchored in close observation, yet open to the happy accidents that make watercolor so alive.
My journeys—across Nepal, Guatemala, New Zealand, Africa, and beyond—feed my imagination and connect me to stories larger than myself. Back in the studio, sketches and memories evolve into paintings that reflect both the landscapes I explore and the sense of wonder they awaken.
As a teacher, I love helping others discover watercolor’s magic—its playfulness, unpredictability, and power to spark creativity. I am a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and have been painting, exhibiting, and teaching in Colorado for many years.