Anne Zimmerman Briand

I am a contemporary painter creating large-scale landscapes that translate light, movement, and place into felt experience. My work is rooted in the coastal environments of Maine and Florida, 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 these two places, working in environments that offer both openness and quiet.

My paintings often begin with plein air studies and evolve into larger studio works. I work primarily in oil, using palette knives and broad brushes to build layered surfaces where color, texture, and edge remain visibly active. I allow marks to stay unresolved, favoring movement and atmosphere over detail, balancing intuition with structure.

Painting is a way for me to slow perception. My work resists spectacle, offering moments of stillness that invite presence and reflection. Through layered color and gestural mark-making, I explore themes of resilience and the human need for connection to the natural world.

I believe art should be lived with. My paintings are created to hold space within a room — bringing calm, rhythm, and openness into daily life. Whether you’re exploring available work or considering a commissioned piece, I’m grateful our paths have crossed.

~AZB