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Anita is a watercolour and acrylic painter who was born in Somalia and travelled extensively until settling in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1991.

Anita studied art at school obtaining various distinctions; studied watercolour in Winchester and after moving to Jersey she continued under the tutolage of David Henley.

She took up pottery painting in 1993 and won a gold award in the Jersey Eistedford in 1995.

Artist's Statement
‘‘I have always loved colour and try to depict this through my artwork. Likewise, I am very keen on photography and I often use it as a base for my work. Jersey is a beautiful island and a fabulous canvas for ideas.’’


Anita works primarily in watercolour with a focus on developing colour whilst representing the true form. She is interested in creating sweeping washes, and usually paints with a wet into wet style. The composition develops with layers of washes, whilst the use of spray keeps the edges soft creating varied abstract effects.

Many of the commissions Anita receives are pet and equestrian portraits. She produces these in either watercolour or acrylic, paper or stretched canvas as the client wishes.

More recently Anita has turned to painting on local slates which transpired after acquiring oddments on walks around the parishes. She initially started by working on local points of interest but then received commissions for other works, such as animals and even a vintage car! As an alternative, recycling wood pieces to paint on has developed her skills with diverse media. Anita is a fan of recycling in this world of ‘wanting everything new’ to help as much as possible to enable sustainability of the environment.

Anita is a member of the ‘Genuine Jersey’ brand which celebrates local art and gives both locals and tourists satisfaction that they are buying quality produce.