Annie Darling was born in Chicago, Illinois and studied fine art and graphic design at the University of Oregon and the University of Southern Maine where she graduated with a degree in communication arts. Annie has enjoyed a distinguished career as an artist, art director, and designer, receiving international acclaim for her visual design work. Through the exploration of encaustic and mixed media she has developed her own approach which is evidenced in her distinctive style. Her paintings can be found in public venues and private collections world-wide.