VIBRant paintings with sass and story

ABOUT THE ART

I paint with joy and curiosity, inspired by the beauty and contrast of the Texas Mexico border and the lived female experience. Idioms, song lyrics, nostalgia, and dreams scaffold the stories I tell on the canvas. 

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IN THE PRESS

  • Episode 39 Ana Stapleton: A Creative Force.

    Ana and jodie discuss creative courage and taking risks to make dreams come true.

    Available on Spotify and Youtube now!.

  • Ana Stapleton shares important lessons learned along creative career path and tips on how to build an instagram following as an emerging artist

    Check out the full article here!

  • Ana Stapleton shares the story of her winding career path in film, hospitality, and design that ultimately led to her current adventure as a studio artist and writer producing her own works.

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art adjacent work

Before launching her art business, Ana worked in multiple creative realms, sourcing, installing and styling decor, props, art, and furniture for movies, hotels, and residences. Her varied and nonlinear path revealed unexpected magic living at the intersections of music, art, film, and writing.

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One week post show, and I’m still giddy. So many firsts. First show, first time scaling the mountain of prep required, first time installing my own work, first red dot. And first round of seeing a painting to its new home. Here’s one of m
Still feeling the amazing vibes from our Power of 3 art show! We had a room full of colorful art, music, and kick ass community. Thanks to everyone who came by, and to @southcongresshotel for hosting us! So grateful to my power posse @jodie_king_ and
Happy Eclipse Birthday to this gorgeous human who gifted me 5 hours of her weekend to help me wire almost 30 paintings for our show. Plus, she taught me how to use a power drill. @jodie_king_ you are a precious friend and kick ass mentor. Thank you.
Border Girl. Living on the border between Texas and Mexico feels like living in a third new place that includes both countries. They're intertwined and inseparable. Despite the inherent contradictions they present, the heart expands to hold it all. C