Anja Wulf

Anja Wulf

Abstract Landscape Painter

Anja Wulf is a bit of a paradox—a classic mix of tradition and contrariness. Born in New York to German parents, Anja carries passports from both Germany and the United States and has lived on both U.S. coasts, Belgium, the Caribbean, and western Africa....

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I like making a painting that looks good on any wa

I like making a painting that looks good on any wall, and that doesn’t scream for attention.

24” x 24”, acrylic on canvas. What shall I nam

24” x 24”, acrylic on canvas. What shall I name it? #art

Handmade, from Brazil. The necklace, that is.

Handmade, from Brazil. The necklace, that is.

In the words of Christopher Walken, we could all u

In the words of Christopher Walken, we could all use “a little more cow skull.” This specimen is an incredibly rare Tex-Mex Longhorn. I hung him on my wall, so I guess that means he’s done.

Saturday afternoon, SMA. Henry and Fiona and I enj

Saturday afternoon, SMA. Henry and Fiona and I enjoyed a restorative bowl of menudo for lunch.

Here’s another one I recently made a floating fr

Here’s another one I recently made a floating frame for, from my America the Beautiful series. The color on this one is lavish, like jewels. 100 x 100 cm.

Evening stroll through the Jardin. It’s still Ch

Evening stroll through the Jardin. It’s still Christmas here.

I finished this little landscape painting just bef

I finished this little landscape painting just before I left Austin for San Miguel de Allende, by way of New Orleans, because everyone knows that New Orleans is on the way from Austin to central Mexico. With all the recent travel, it’s a miracle I’ve had any time to paint at all.

Here’s another one of my paintings all gussied u

Here’s another one of my paintings all gussied up with a new frame that I finished yesterday. They are simple and spare and lovely, but built to last, and I’m super pleased with this new project.

This is how I celebrated the first day of the seco

This is how I celebrated the first day of the second half of my first century on this planet. And yes, that’s my new best friend, the afore-mentioned mighty miter saw.

I decided my paintings need frames. I also decided

I decided my paintings need frames. I also decided I want to learn how to make the frames myself, so I can present them exactly how I want to, and have them exhibit/gallery-ready. And here’s the first of many! Doesn’t she look all grown up now! PS: I ♥️ miter saws.

This is my favorite piece that I’ve done in a wh

This is my favorite piece that I’ve done in a while. 24” 24”, as yet untitled. Swipe left for images detailing the layers and texture.

I found this amazing “thing” in Parque Juarez.

I found this amazing “thing” in Parque Juarez. It looks like an old film roll, but it’s made out of metal. Suggestions and ideas on what it was, and for creative repurposing, most welcome!

I like where this is going. WIP, acrylic on canvas

I like where this is going. WIP, acrylic on canvas, 130 x 100 cm or thereabouts.

I got a new painting apron and I’m so excited to

I got a new painting apron and I’m so excited to f*#% it up, in 3, 2, 1...

The blessing of the horses! Some rode all night to

The blessing of the horses! Some rode all night to get here. The horses were all so solemn and dignified...they knew they were in church.

Contrary to my dog’s preferences, I persisted wi

Contrary to my dog’s preferences, I persisted with a somewhat monochromatic palette. Lots of depth and texture to this one.

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