I am available for private commission work. If you see any paintings that you like please feel free to contact me. I accept paypal, check, cash and money orders. On certain large pieces I will accept incremental payments.
You can reach me at my private studio (Annette Broy Art Studio) at 417-714-4435 or cell at 417-773-9919. Email : annettebroy@hotmail.com
ARTIST STATEMENT
I Strive to create portraits that are a reflection of the subject's grace and complexity. Through the medium of oil paints, I brush a page of their life story on canvas. My desire is to convey more than just a physical likeness but to capture the true essence of a unique individuals spirit... Annette Broy
My first paid commission was at the age of 9 where I was paid a nickle by my classmates for every horse that I drew. I started oil painting at the age of 16 years old. At the age of 23, My twin sister and I opened our first Art Studio (A & A Artworks). I taught oil painting classes and painted commissions.
Unfortunately, due to some bad personal choices that I made,life took some unexpected turns and I gave up art for over twenty years and pursued a career as a registered nurse.
After much personal contemplation regarding what makes one truly happy,I have returned to my heart's passion and life couldn't be better!
I also have another love... It's crossing the finish line at 5K's, 10K's, marathon's and triathlons. I love the feeling of enduring and accomplishing more than what you thought your body could.
If I had one single piece of advice that I would give anyone it would be this : Never, ever give up on a dream! Do what you love, love what you do! It's really just that simple.
I COMPLETED THE NASHVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC MARATHON ON APRIL 25, 2009 - MY FRIEND DENISE WAS NOT ABLE TO RUN DUE TO AN INJURY. WE ARE STILL TAKING DONATIONS. SHE HAS SINCE RECOVERED AND WE ARE CURRENTLY TRAINING FOR THE BASS PRO MARATHON IN SPRINGFIELD MO ON NOVEMBER 1, 2009. WE ARE CONTINUING TO RUN FOR A PURPOSE, AFTER ALL, IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PURPOSE, THEN IT IS JUST RUNNING. DENISE'S FATHER DIED 8 YEARS AGO FROM LUNG CANCER SO OUR PURPOSE CAME EASY. 100% OF ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE NATIONAL LUNG CANCER SOCIETY. YOUR DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. AS FOR DENISE AND I...WE WILL KEEP RUNNING!!
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