Ana’s art reflects the colors and energy of her native Havana, Cuba. Her style has been compared to that of “a jazz musician’s brush strokes on the drums,” equating the rhythm of her brushwork with the rhythm of her subjects. She paints with energy and expression combining line, texture, color and form, giving the eye just enough information to suggest the desired image. Arriving in the U.S. at the age of five and speaking little English, Ana chose drawing as an important means of communication. Her sketchbook was always close at hand as her family moved from New York to rural Pennsylvania and during summer vacations exploring their new country. In 1988, she and her husband, Julio, co-founded Coco Loco, a successful Cuban restaurant located in the heart of Atlanta. The restaurant became her canvas where she painted colorful murals reminiscent of old Havana, traditional Spanish seaports, and festive gatherings. Ana currently focuses on making art full time in her Atlanta studio. Artist StatementI paint by observing and capturing images of the world around me. I begin by making marks on a surface using charcoal or graphite and incorporating these initial marks into the piece. I work in a very fast gestural free style, capturing quick reactions to what I see. I often paint the same image over and over again to arrive at the simplest essence of what I see. My Cuba series reflects the vibrancy of her people and honors their resiliency in spite of politics. Scenes of Old Havana – the buildings, landscapes, people, cars and architectural gems – capture this unbridled spirit, the music and colors of life. These are moments that form my life and continue to make an impression. Education Yellow Chair Salon - Kyle Staver 2024-25Yellow Chair Salon - Michael David 2024Fine Arts Atelier - Michael David 2012 -16 Atlanta Artist Center 2009 - presentAtlanta College of Art/SCAD1999- 2009CINTAS Fellowship - 1979Philadelphia College of Art, 1975 - 79Taller Villalar, Madrid, Spain 1980 - 81Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA 1973 - 79 MediaIn 2018, Ana was featured on WABE’s City Lights and ARTS ATLAtlanta Magazine 2018 - Ana’s subjects are her fellow MARTTA passengers Exhibitions2020- 2024 Gallery C Raleigh, NC2020 - 2024 Thomas Deans Fine Arts 2022 - 2024 Gallery 1401 Chattanooga, TN2024 Robert Kent Gallery Marietta, GA2021 Johns Creek Art Center2020 MOCA GA -Latinx Origin2020 - Group show - Thomas Deans Fine Arts Gallery, Atlanta, GA 2020 - Group show “Impulse” at Cherokee Arts Center, Canton, GA 2019 - IDEA Gallery2019 - B-Complex Atlanta, GA2019 - Gallery 4945, Sandy Springs2017 -'24 - Swan Coach House2016 - 19 - Gallery 1401, Chattanooga, TN2016 - 18 - dk Gallery, Marietta, GA2013 - Atlanta Cuban Club2012- Bill Lowe Gallery, Atlanta