Ann Smithers

Ann Smithers is a past member of the Lakeshore Association of Artists, the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada, and of the Beaconsfield Artist Association. She has also participated in the Artist’ Workshop at Stewart Hall in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada for many years. 

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Ann Smithers now resides in Oakville, Ontario. During her high school years, she studied at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art under the direction of the late Arthur Lismer (1885-1969) who was considered to be the great teacher of the “Group of Seven”.

Upon graduation from high school, Ann was presented with the Student Council’s prize for art. Encouraged by this award, Ann enrolled in the School of Fine Art at Sir George Williams University (now Concordia). Later, she served her apprenticeship with a large renowned Montreal Art Studio.

After working in many mediums, Ann became an opaque water colourist. Pigments with white added are now called “gouache” which she uses in her own creative and original way.

Ann has won several awards in juried competitions and has exhibited across Canada and in the United States. 

Ann can be contacted at ann@annsmithers.com.