Ann Sabbah Denver, Colorado

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I paint with oils, pastel and casein. My art is influenced by my previous work as a photography editor. I look for things like striking color, contrast, shadow, backlight. I'm also an arts facilitator. In 2020 I founded the Denver Fringe Festival, an inclusive and innovative arts festival that supports the development of new work by independent artists and performers.

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What is Art for you?

Art is self-expression in all forms. Art connects, heals and transforms us. It is the essence of being human.

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What is chocolate to you?

Chocolate is a sweet morsel - a way to celebrate each day with something that indulges and delights the senses.

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What inspires you, and this piece in particular?

My biggest inspiration in my art is light - the way something is illuminated and how the quality of light changes colors, shapes and textures. As a third-generation Coloradan, I am also inspired by the sheer beauty of this state.

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This painting was inspired by the motion I saw in a particular sunset one evening near Tabernash, Colorado, like a slow-motion dance across the sky.