Born in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1985, Anna began her training as a painter early in life. At the age of sixteen she began a four-year classical apprenticeship at Pantura Studios with painters Hans-Peter Szameit and Sanna Tomac. Anna credits her traditional academic training (atelier) in providing her with the fundamentals of seeing, drawing and rendering form from life. Upon completion of her training in 2006, Anna opened her studio in Sioux Falls, SD, where she currently paints and teaches private lessons. Selected Awards: 2008 - Scottsdale Artist School - full advanced workshop tuition scholarship 2007 - Scottsdale Artist School Best and the Brightest Juried Show - 1st place in "Oil Painting". 2007 - Scottsdale Artist School - full advanced workshop tuition scholarship 2007-2008 - South Dakota Artist Fellowship Grant 2006 - Art Renewal Center 2006 International Salon Honorable Mention Winner - Top 10 of "Still Life" category. 2005-2006 - South Dakota Emerging Artist Grant