Anna-Maré was growing up  in Philippolis in the Free State and currently lives in Bloemfontein.  Her close interaction with nature shaped her remarkable powers of intimate observation. Since discovering her drawing talent as a young child and resuscitated her artistic skills five years ago when the children were old enough and then she dedicate herself to working hard and developing her skills and talent.  She paints loose impressionistic and sees herself as a colourist and skies is her mayor forté with lots of atmosphere and feeling. Initially self-taught she received later some art lessons with Anita Oliphant  and  Esté Mostert and other art workshops..She draws inspiration from the abundant natural beauty in the South African land-, sea- and skyscapes and captures it in colour and texture. She never limits herself to a particular size but works in a range of different sizes. She is also very influenced by Errol Boyley's paintings.She exhibited at all the major art festivals and her work can be seen at various galleries over the country.