Anne Faith Nicholls is an American contemporary artist recognized for her Neosurrealistic paintings. In her works, she explores the subconscious with works that are layered and mysterious, creating symbolic narratives on the human condition.  

Basically, Anne is a passionate painter who’s kind of a big deal and she has a lot to say about the state of contemporary art and what it takes to make it in the brutal, brutal art world. She’s absolutely married her passion to her career, and it hasn’t always been easy.

In this great conversation, we explore:

Anne’s new workThe Palm Springs art sceneAdvice to new artistsThe state of the lowbrow/pop surrealism movementThe power of the pacific northwestA life-changing “Take On Me” moment

Frisco or San Francisco? Which is it and why?The power of travel to rejuvenate

A neat idea for old art books

And, of course, human hair bookmarks

So listen in and listen up!

LINKSAnne Faith Nicholls WEBSITEAnne Faith Nicholls IGJacob Arden McClure WEBSITEConfluence Teaser

“Take On Me’” (A-Ha video)“Take On Me” (Cap’n Jazz version)