ANNE GAFFEY’s work is a joy to behold. Her work has depth, dimension and delight. Each art creation tells an uplifting tale. Gaffey says, “I paint with intention from a dream, a memory, a conversation, a feeling, an open heart. Through my use of color and design I hope to inspire happiness, lightness and uplift your spirit!”. Gaffey says her own work has been influenced by abstract artists including de Kooning, Jackson Pollack, Jasper Johns, Chagall, Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Originally from California, Gaffey lived in Connecticut and Massachusetts before returning to San Diego in October of 2020.

Gaffey started her career twenty-five years ago working mainly with designers and their clients to create custom pieces of art including decorative furniture, beautiful floor cloths and mosaic tables. She has done set design and won 2nd place in a window design contest at the Williams-Sonoma store at Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA. Gaffey’s style is influenced by the artists and teachers she has studied with over the years, such as Niki de Saint Phalle in 1999/2000. She worked with her on the Queen Califia’s Magical Circle Garden project in Escondido, CA.

Gaffey has exhibited in several shows in Boston and the surrounding area. She exhibited in a group show in NYC’s Highline District in West Chelsea. Additionally, Gaffey was represented by Canvas Fine Art. annegaffeyart.com