Vibrant Paintings by Ann Marie

Ann Marie Coolick's work is defined by its vibrant, high-energy, and colorful nature. Here's what makes her paintings so distinctive:

• Technique: She is an impasto painter, meaning she applies paint in very thick, sculptural layers. She works exclusively with palette knives, which allows her to slather the oil paint onto the canvas, often straight from the tube. This creates a highly textured, three-dimensional surface.

• Vibrancy and Color: Her use of color is a primary characteristic. She employs bright, saturated hues to create expressive and lively compositions. Her work is often described as having a "frosting-like" appearance due to the thick paint.

• Subjects: While she paints a range of subjects, her vibrant style is particularly suited for:

  • Abstracts: Her "Polka Daubs" series, for example, explores the deconstruction of color and texture in a purely abstract form.

  • Expressionist Landscapes: She creates landscapes, seascapes, and florals that are full of life and movement, where the colors are intensified for emotional effect.

While other artists named Ann Marie may use color, Ann Marie Coolick's specific style—characterized by the thick, textured application of vibrant paint with a palette knife—is what most people think of when they refer to "vibrant paintings by Ann Marie."