As A Professional Portrait Artist
from the age of 19, and with over 20 years of life casting as her sole
support, Ann Lyneah Curtis offers what no other artist can. Presenting her
work directly to the public has given Ann an unparalleled collection of
styles to choose from. Ann's clientele are world wide. Her works have been shipped to Europe,
New Zealand, Japan and Canada. "My past client's are my most loyal following,
I see them again and again, as their families grow. It is not uncommon
to have made castings of several generations," and through her castings,
Ann has documented numerous childrens' journey into adulthood. Leaving Home at Age 18, From there a brief stint with a touring artist collective brought Ann
to San Antonio, Texas. Here she began her college training and continued
with her professional artistic endeavors.
Opening her own gallery at the age of 21, led to design work for the
community at large. Theater design and stage work provided Ann with the
many connections necessary to begin workshops in both children's and college
classes, in costume and make-up, clay work and mixed media.
Looking for a new way to approach her art, Ann began to offer direct
sales to the public. It was an easy step into the Renaissance Theme Faires.
An historically accurate form of portraiture life casting has been her
primary source of artistic gratification now for over 18 years.
Invited to participate in the Southern California Renaissance Faire,
Ann's work in body casting took off. As her client's tastes have evolved,
so too has Ann's repertoire. From face castings to kiss castings to whole
double body castings, Ann has created a testimony to the beauty of the
human form.
Ann started her career in portraiture in New Orleans. She worked
in Jackson Square creating portraits in pastels and charcoal. For two
years Ann sold directly to the visitors of the Historic French Quarter,
honing her artistic abilities.
Ann's Involvement in the
Texas Art scene brought her to the attention of the San Antonio Museum
of Art. To fill a request for submission to their One Hundred Year Time
Capsule, Ann created a face casting that will be unveiled in the year
2081 A.D.
Please Spend a Little Time moving through her gallery, exploring the stylized Wall Masks, the sculptural works, from Urn to Cookie Jar. From the Frontal Busts and Body Castings, to Ann's homage to the spirit that created us all, Pregnancy Castings, Belly Bowls and the total Pregnant Body.
Stop to view the collection of Hand Casts, from the two lovers “Valentine Hand”, to whole Family Gatherings of four hands.
But Most Importantly, consider the plight of the Roman Slave, watched over by the Centurian. The simplicity of the Tied Torso, or the complex drama evovling out of the End of Her Rope. This is the new world of
and the “Ultimate Portrait”™! Ann Lyneah Curtis,
Masquerade Life Casting
