Podcast, Ep. 437: How to Layer Wall Art with Anne Bohne

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome featured Ballard Designs artist Anne Bohne to the show to discuss her creative journey, the inspiration behind her coastal and Southern landscapes, and how she translates hand‑painted art into textiles and home decor.

Anne shares the inspiration behind her techniques (why she loves watercolor for its immediacy and acrylic for looser washes), ways to collect and live with art, and playful ideas—like painted mats and wrapped frames—that make artwork feel personal and playful in a home.

What You’ll Hear This Episode:

• 00:00 Welcome & Introductions
• 01:00 Meet Anne Bohne — background & early influences
• 02:30 College show that launched her career
• 04:00 Working in textile/surface design with Beth Lacefield
• 07:00 Favorite mediums: watercolor, acrylic, and Birch board
• 11:00 Translating art into repeat patterns and fabric
• 15:00 Landscapes, light, and color inspirations from the Southeast
• 20:00 Animal portraits—joyful, looser watercolor sketches
• 24:00 Collecting art: university shows, prints, and commissions
• 30:00 Size, scale, and framing (floater frames, painted mats)
• 36:00 Current color & pattern trends: terracotta, muddy greens, florals vs. geometrics
• 43:00 Creative framing ideas and DIY touches
• 49:00 Nurseries, commissions, and how art grows with a family
• 55:00 Where to find Anne’s work & follow her

Also Mentioned in This Episode

• Anne Bohne on Instagram: @annebohneart
• Anne Bohne’s website & shop: annebohneart.com (originals, prints, commissions)
• Shop Anne’s Exclusive Art Collection with Ballard: ⁠https://bit.ly/3LbXarZ

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Happy Decorating!

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