NAVIGATORS
Painting Outside the Lines
Anne Harkness grew up in a family of artists and has always worked to incorporate art into her life.
Artist Anne Harkness finds inspiration in town scenes by Tony Ricciardelli photography by Lisa Crates
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LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS | SEPTEMBER 2021
The likeness that stands in Anne Harkness’ back yard was sculpted by her grandmother, a sculptor and painter, who created the work when Harkness was nine years old. For Harkness, a Mooresville resident, the figure is a reminder of her journey as a youngster drawing sketches during family TV hours, to becoming the successful artist she is today. In fact, art is in Harkness’ genes. Her mom was a painter, dad and brother were architects, another brother a builder and painter; her grandmother created and collected art.
