Annie Stegg Gerard’s artwork embodies magic and mythology while the compositions she creates nod to her affection for the Rococo art movement. Women are often depicted adorned with flowing dresses, cavorting with animals amid impeccably painted backgrounds. Through her art, Annie has a way of turning mundane creatures into the most beautiful specimens. Schools of fish become glowing orbs of light, toads are crowned royalty, and dragons turn into miniature house pets. Annie creates mesmerizing new worlds, and her oil painting techniques create a vivid sense of realism. Read on to discover how folklore, mythology and a love of all things Rococo have shaped Annie Stegg Gerard’s artwork. Don’t miss her solo exhibition “Voices of Spring” at Haven Gallery. “Lilaia was the naiad nymph of freshwater springs and fountains. She was the daughter of the … Continue reading Rococo and Mythology: An Interview with Annie Stegg Gerard