Ansley spent the first 20 years of adulthood traveling, exploring and experiencing the world. She is now living in her native home of San Diego. “In my works in oils on canvas, I explore the sometimes mundane world of nature, seeing the ordinary as extraordinary. Outwardly, I am inspired by the shapes and colors in nature, and especially the imperfections regarded less than. It is the flower with the torn petal, leaves with a bit of decay, apples with spots…I am fascinated by things that aren’t quite perfect, I seek to find the beauty in that imperfection. It is in some way it is a reflection of what I have seen and experienced in my life. Through the process of my art I have come to terms with my own imperfections and the inner fears we all have, yet are often reluctant to share. Inside, my emotions inspire me to paint, and I find symbols in the natural shapes, and hidden meanings in the composition. I am almost always trying covertly to communicate what I feel.
Everything I paint is identifiable, at least in image. Often however the meaning is a secret waiting to be told. The lines are very important to me. The black background is important, because it clears the boundaries to define what it is. The number, and condition of the subject matter often holds the key to the message or experience of which I paint.
