ABOUT MEArt is an invitation to behold the beauty of this life alongside the Father.
Anna Asbury is a Tennessee-based watercolor artist whose work is rooted in prayer, meditation, and deep attentiveness in the captivating realm of watercolor. Initially focused on dance and music, Anna seamlessly integrated her creative talents, resulting in a harmonious fusion of passions.
Guided by prayer and meditation, Anna’s art unfolds into resplendent colors that eloquently express her spiritual connection with the Creator, showcasing profound reverence for the world and humanity.
Mastery of her creative abilities, coupled with remarkable dedication and versatility allows Anna to enlighten the human heart through her art and accompanying poetic eloquence. Embracing an ethereal approach, she imparts a tangible sense of peace and a deep understanding of complex journeys, such as motherhood, spiritual faith, and the intricate coexistence of pain and joy. Anna effortlessly connects with others, offering a beacon of hope through her profound wisdom and artistic expression.
“It is a stretching and wonderful journey of risk and delight!” – Anna Asbury
ABOUT MY WORKAnna’s work is created as an offering.
Each painting and written reflection is created slowly, attentively, and in conversation with the Holy Spirit. I approach both watercolor and words as sacred spaces, places where presence matters more than performance and listening comes before expression. What emerges is not meant to instruct or explain, but to invite: into stillness, into courage, into remembrance.
Watercolor, with its fluidity and surrender, mirrors the way I experience faith. I work with movement of water rather than against it, allowing layers to emerge softly, often holding tension between clarity and mystery. Open skies, quiet landscapes, delicate botanicals, and abstract forms become visual prayers, spaces where strength and tenderness coexist, where hope appears gently, and where the unseen is given room to breathe.
My writing flows from the same place. Often prophetic, always reflective, it gives language to inner journeys we carry but struggle to name: the ache and beauty of transformation, the choice to step beyond comfort, the assurance of being deeply loved, and the courage required to follow fire into the unknown. Words and images work together, not as explanations of one another, but as companions, each deepening the resonance of the other.
Rather than offering answers, my work holds space. It acknowledges the battlefield and the quiet pasture, the unfolding, and the waiting. It speaks to those standing at thresholds, those learning to trust again, those whose stories are still more even when the path forward feels uncertain.
My art and writing exist to remind the viewer and reader that they are seen, held, invited, and never walking alone.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
In April 2024, Anna held her first gallery exhibition at Agora Gallery in New York City at Agora Gallery, located in the heart of Chelsea—one of the most dynamic and competitive art districts in the world. Exhibiting in New York marked a major milestone in her artistic journey, placing her work on a global platform recognized for elevating both international and local New York artists. Agora Gallery is known for its dedication to creative excellence and for fostering both artistic and professional growth.
Anna’s work is also regularly featured at Rowan Home California, a thoughtfully curated space celebrated for its timeless aesthetic and selective presentation of distinctive pieces. Within this setting, her art is displayed among works chosen for their enduring beauty, intentional craftsmanship, and meaningful presence. In partnership with Rowan California in Encinitas, she launched a dedicated coastal collection—an elevated series inspired by the rhythm, serenity, and organic movement of the ocean.
Her artistic reach extends beyond visual art. Anna has created various custom pieces for private collectors, including notable figures such as Joanna Gaines. She has also been featured in magazines, highlighting both her artwork and her writing.
Alongside her visual art career, Anna has spent years writing music—crafting songs, collaborating with other artists, and being featured as an artist alongside her husband and various musical partners. Her creative expression will take yet another form with the release of her first devotional book, set to publish in 2026.
Despite the opportunities and success Anna has experienced, Anna chose to make her home in Nashville, Tennessee—rooted in the southern culture, hospitality, and creative spirit that resonate deeply with her heart and her heritage. There, as she raises her five children alongside her husband, she continues to curate, create, write, and pour her love for art into the community that shaped her.
