Anna Keulen was born in The Netherlands, and is known for her use of vivid color and eccentric graphic elements. She enjoyed experimenting with markers to give real color to her rich imagination, and to this day you will find coloring pencils and crayons in her bag. She tells stories with her multiple-layered constructions. Her big family, the island of Curaçao and cartoons, inspire her every day.

 

After starting a family, she became a primary school teacher. It was during this period that she felt she couldn’t ignore her passion for creativity and attended the School of Art (IKO in Hoogstraten, Belgium), where she completed her studies in 2013.
 
The work she has created using acrylic paint with unexpected symbolism tend to symbolize an important experience in her life. Her work is described as “feel good artwork”. Through the use of a rich color palette and recognizable cartoon characters the energy radiates off the canvas.