Artist Statement

I am a watermedia painter captivated by the fleeting moments of everyday life. My work draws inspiration from motherhood, shared experiences with my children, and the beauty of ordinary moments. Through my children and my paintings, I’ve learned to embrace presence and find joy in life’s simple offerings. Using watercolor and gouache, I work quickly to capture the essence of my subjects, emphasizing movement, mood, and spontaneity. My paintings explore design, tone, light, and color harmony to evoke joy and nostalgia. Through plein air sessions, I gather inspiration and refine my visual language, striving to create expressive works that invite viewers into a shared celebration of life’s fleeting joys.

Artist Bio

Anastasia Henn is a watermedia painter originally from Northern Russia, now living in the countryside near the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with her husband and three children. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and Multimedia Design from Northern Arctic Federal University in Russia. Before dedicating herself to raising her family, Anastasia worked in higher education, focusing on economics research, book editing, and design. Now painting from her home studio, she captures the vibrancy of everyday life through watercolor and gouache.

Anastasia has exhibited in numerous group shows and received accolades including Best in Show at Studio Pintura’s Annual Floral Exhibition (2025), an Award of Excellence at the Northstar Watermedia Society’s Member Exhibition (2025), and the Wet Paint Sponsor Award at the Minnesota Watercolor Society’s Spring Juried Exhibition (2025). Her work is held in private collections across North America and Russia. Currently, she is creating a collection inspired by childhood experiences.