“The Quiet Wild” (2026) is a collection of work by Anneke Payne, a local watercolor artist.

Anneke Payne’s Artist Statement:

“I’m inspired by the quiet beauty of nature and the way life moves through its seasons. Using watercolor and watercolor collage, with details in pencil and ink, I try to capture these moments of change and renewal. I love observing the natural world around me—trees retreating into winter’s rest only to awaken in spring, and animals growing thick coats to face the cold, then shedding them as the days grow warm again. Through my art, I hope to celebrate these small but profound rhythms that connect all living things.”