about
. becoming .
You’ll often find me in my car—parked somewhere soft and quiet, waiting. Not just for time to pass, but for the next handoff, the next hello. These are the in-between moments no one sees. The ones that stretch wide and quiet, filled with love, ache, and the steady hum of resilience.
It’s here, in this stillness, that I create. Sometimes, in a sketchbook balanced on my lap. Sometimes with brushstrokes I imagine but haven’t painted yet. Sometimes, on my iPad. Sometimes, just by breathing deeply and dreaming in color.
Art, for me, has never been just about the final piece. It’s a practice of presence. A ritual. A way to gather the scattered pieces of myself and hold them with softness.
As a mother, a feeler, a survivor, and a believer in the unseen energies that guide and restore us, my work is infused with intention. You’ll find themes of healing, quiet strength, and soul-deep affirmation woven into every piece—whether through watercolor, abstract flow, or pen-drawn detail.
designs by annalise is not just a brand. It’s a space where I remind myself—and others—that beauty can rise from stillness, that healing isn’t loud, and that sometimes, the most powerful creations are born in the quiet moments... like waiting in a car, heart open, hands ready.