Anna Sweet is a forward-thinking entrepreneur, leader, art mogul, and, above all else, an artist.

 Raised above her mother’s art gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina, Anna and her eight siblings were immersed in the art world from a young age. Growing up, Anna constantly questioned the value of art as she watched her mother buy, restore, and sell “old master” paintings. 

At age 12, Anna found herself enchanted by modern art and fashion magazines- she began photographing the women in her life, starting with your young sister. Her passion for creating powerful imagery lead her to her first fine art series—underwater nudes, portraying the ethereal through cooperative modes of mixed media and photography. After ten years of success in her underwater series, Anna felt inspired to try something new. A body of work that went beyond powerful imagery and into a powerful message. 

Anna’s newest series, the “YUMMY” series, explores sculptural mediums and raises the question - “What do we consider to be art, and how do we consume it?” Anna was inspired by the success of Damien Hirst’s “Dot” series, creating a pop art series to reflect the craze that can be the modern art world. This series displays delectable donuts and larger-than-life ‘Yummy Bears,’ each displaying extreme craftsmanship and a metaphor for how we consume the art around us. The “YUMMY” series has been since its creation in 2021. Anna’s “YUMMY” series is in private and corporate collections and is represented by modern art galleries worldwide. 

Anna continues to push the boundaries in concept and process, releasing new works every year. Anna lives with her husband and two daughters in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Expanding her studio, mentoring and representing emerging artists, and growing her artistic collections, Anna is always seeking new inspiration and ways to bring thoughtfulness, innovation, and quality into the world of fine art.