Ann Latinovich creates with force and focus. A multidisciplinary artist working across painting, photography, sculpture, and film, she brings vision, discipline, and emotional depth to every medium she touches. Her work carries presence and purpose. It shapes the atmosphere and invites attention. Her practice is grounded in emotional intelligence, clarity, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.
Artist Philosophy
Ann approaches creativity as construction. Ideas are built, not found. Every piece is the result of observation, discipline, and deliberate choices.
Her studio is a focused environment designed for clarity, momentum, and uninterrupted thought. It is where intuition is sharpened into form and vision becomes visible.
The Role of Nature
While not central to every work, Ann’s connection to the natural world informs her process. She grows flowers from seed, tuber, and bulb as a way of engaging with time, effort, and unseen labor. The garden is part of the foundation. It teaches patience, rhythm, and presence.
Visual Language
Her work explores the balance between structure and emotion. Every element is intentional. Line, color, and composition are tools to communicate without decoration and to express without explanation.
Recognition and Legacy
Ann’s work has been recognized by The Art Institute of Chicago, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and exhibited in galleries across Italy and the United States. Her pieces have been featured in iconic Chicago locations including the historic Water Tower and London House Hotel.
Her portraiture includes commissions of two United States Presidents. She has completed large-scale frescoes in Tuscany and live painting performances on Michigan Avenue.
Education and Teaching
Ann holds a BFA from Tyler School of Art and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has served as a Visiting Artist at fine art programs across the country and recently led a fresco painting workshop in Siena, Italy. Her teaching emphasizes the connection between technique, place, and creative integrity.
Through her brand Fern & Nest, Ann has created original programming that blends art, intentional living, and personal growth. Her workshops offer a space to share her wisdom and experience, guiding others in cultivating creativity, clarity, and an abundant life through hands-on, reflective practice.