About

AnnaV in her Chicago studio, surrounded by her paintings — florals and character portraits visible on the walls and floor, with her dog curled up beside her

I'm AnnaV, a visual artist based in Chicago.

I grew up in a family of artists, so painting was never something I had to discover - it was just part of the air. I work in everything from watercolors to spray paint, and across two parallel bodies of work: bold florals, and characters with interesting personalities and life stories.

Alongside my studio practice, I take on murals — large-scale floral and figurative work for homes, businesses, and public spaces.

Originals, prints, and commissions are available worldwide. For inquiries, studio visits, or to talk about a project, get in touch.

AnnaV's Chicago studio — character paintings in various stages, including a finished Frida portrait, a pink-skinned figure in progress, and a sketched blue character
AnnaV and JC Rivera at work in the studio — both painting separate pieces side by side, AnnaV focused on detail work, JC painting above