Anna Stone

Contact: 066 042 6021 | pasteloncotton@gmail.com
Studio Address: 75 Mark Street

Drawing inspiration from renowned classical artists such as Caravaggio, Vermeer, Ingres, and Millet, Anna especially values Caravaggio’s mastery of chiaroscuro – the striking contrast between light and shadow – and his approach to painting fabrics. The influence of Vermeer and Ingres is seen in her subjects’ intense gazes and intricately detailed settings that tell rich stories. Additionally, she takes cues from Millet’s practice of featuring domestic animals, often portraying them on their own or alongside their owners to evoke a homely ambiance.

Anna’s main medium is pastel, a traditional material beloved since the 18th century, which enhances her art’s timeless, historical quality. She utilises soft powder pastel and gouache on cotton, as well as pastel and charcoal on paper, conté, and oil on canvas and wood panel. Her works have been shown in many solo and group exhibitions across South Africa, Amsterdam, Ireland, and at the Cité in Paris.