Anne Zimmerman Briand

I am a contemporary impressionist painter creating landscapes inspired by place, light, and atmosphere. My work is rooted in coastal environments where land, water, and sky are in constant conversation.

I grew up in Maine, shaped by long horizons, tidal shifts, and changing light. Those early experiences continue to inform how I see and paint. Today, I divide my time between Maine and Florida, working in two distinct coastal landscapes that offer an endless study of movement, openness, and quiet.

My paintings often begin outdoors and evolve into larger works in the studio. Working primarily in oil, I use palette knives and broad brushes to build layered surfaces where color, texture, and the physical marks of painting remain visible. I am interested capturing what it feels like to experience the moments I paint.

I spent many years in design and creative direction during the first chapter of my career. That experience continues to influence how I think about art in relationship to scale, architecture, interiors, and the people who live with it. It also informs my commission practice, inspired by my clients' homes, surroundings, and stories.

The art we choose to live with is unique to every person and household. Over time, the paintings we collect tell the story of our lives.

Whether you encounter one of my paintings and simply know it belongs with you, or we create something together, I am grateful our paths have crossed.

~AZB