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Ann Sutherland Gruchy - Premium Artist

Working in both watercolour and acrylic, Ann continues to explore new concepts and techniques in order to achieve light and texture in her art, attempting to generate a strong and positive emotional response from the viewer.


  • Aerial by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Watercolour<br>24 x 24 inches

    Aerial
    Watercolour
    24 x 24 inches

  • Legato by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Acrylic<br>12 x 12 inches

    Legato
    Acrylic
    12 x 12 inches

  • Orchid by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Acrylic<br>20 x 20 inches

    Orchid
    Acrylic
    20 x 20 inches

  • Pear Light by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Acrylic<br>20 x 20 inches

    Pear Light
    Acrylic
    20 x 20 inches


Her works in watercolour range from realism to complete abstraction. Always, she simplifies the representational images and focuses on bringing forth light, atmosphere and mood. Ann often uses negative backgrounds to push up the value and create depth. Ann’s acrylic works are usually more abstracted, although the design usually is inspired by an idea or a favoured theme. Often working with plaster, she first sculpts her design and creates texture. Her work is done quickly, instinctively and with total freedom, letting the piece develop spontaneously, using colour and value to create light and depth. Because of the absence of recognizable symbols, the viewer is encouraged to respond, imagine and enjoy his/her own interpretation of the work.

Ann has studied painting, drawing and art history at both the Ottawa School of Art and St. Lawrence College in Brockville, Ontario. She teaches and paints out of her home studio.


  • Ice Sculptures by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Watercolour<br>9 x 11 inches

    Ice Sculptures
    Watercolour
    9 x 11 inches

  • A Walk in the Wood by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Watercolour<br>12 x 27 inches

    A Walk in the Wood
    Watercolour
    12 x 27 inches

  • First Light by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Watercolour<br>16 x 24 inches

    First Light
    Watercolour
    16 x 24 inches

  • Yupo Pear by Ann Sutherland Gruchy, Acrylic<br>20 x 20 inches

    Yupo Pear
    Acrylic
    20 x 20 inches




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