London born Ann studied painting, art and design in France, London and Brighton and is an Honorary Academician and Trustee of the South West Academy. Ann paints landscapes and still life but her particular interest is in portraiture. A former head of art and design at Colyton Grammar School in Devon, she has tutored numerous painting courses in Britain and abroad. Her many portraits include Lord Bath, Sir Patrick Moore FRS, The Chelsea Pensioners, Magicians Ali Bongo and David Berglas, West End producer Sonia Friedman, Marine commando Captain Jon White and mosaic artist Elaine M Goodwin. Recent work has included the painting of otter sculptures in aid of the Dartmoor Conservation Project.