Anna Simtniece is a painter and illustrator whose creative style is based on peace, nuance, and the ability to notice what often goes unsaid in everyday life. Her works are not loud or flashy — they are quiet, but deep, inviting you to stop and feel. It is this quality that makes Anna a special teacher in the Paint & Progress environment.
Anna is one of the teachers on the Paint & Progress team who shares not only her technical knowledge, but also her perspective on art as a process — personal, healing, and free from perfectionism.
Education and creative path
Anna Simtniece has received professional artistic education in Latvia. Her path in art began Riga Design and Art High School, where the basics of visual art were learned, and continued At the Latvian Academy of Arts, where Anna graduated Fashion design sub-industries.
The academic environment has laid a solid foundation for her visual thinking - composition, form, proportion and sense of color. At the same time, Anna's creative path has not been linear. Before fully focusing on illustration and painting, she also worked as a clothing designer and graphic designer, which has enriched her perspective on material, texture and narrative in the image.
This multi-layered experience is still felt in Anna's works—they combine precision with freedom, and structure with feeling.
Artistic handwriting and themes
People, nature, and the inner world play an important role in Anna's creative practice. Her works often feature portraits, symbolic images, and quiet landscapes that speak of emotions, inner balance, and presence in the moment.
She works with a variety of techniques—painting, illustration, mixed media—allowing the process to develop organically. Anna does not try to impose a specific interpretation, but rather creates space for the viewer to feel and read the story in their own way.
Her art is about nuance—about the gaze, the silence, the movement, and the feeling that arises between lines and colors.
Exhibitions and public activities
Anna Simtniece has also participated in public exhibitions and creative events. Her works have been on display at the exhibition “Be with yourself”, where painting and illustration invited a calm, inner conversation about self-acceptance and emotional balance.
Anna also participates in various cultural and artistic events, including creative events held in Riga, where her works meet viewers outside the usual gallery environment. This experience fosters dialogue between the artist and the audience, as well as enriches her creative practice.
Teacher at Paint & Progress team
At Paint & Progress, Anna Simtniece is a teacher who brings peace, structure, and a sense of security. Her approach is especially suitable for people who want to paint without pressure and fear of making mistakes.
Anna's classes don't focus on the perfect result. Instead, the process is more important - presence, attention to yourself, and the courage to experiment. She helps participants let go of their inner criticism and let creativity flow at their own pace.
Regardless of previous experience, Anna is able to adapt to each participant, creating an environment where creativity becomes a natural and accessible experience.
Inspiration and attitude towards creativity
Anna finds inspiration in nature, people, and everyday moments. Her art is unhurried—it invites you to stop and see the beauty in the simple. This attitude toward creativity as a process, not an achievable goal, is something Anna shares with others.
At Paint & Progress, Anna Simtniece embodies the idea that creativity is not a matter of privilege or talent. It is a path that anyone can take — with openness, curiosity, and a desire to feel.
In conclusion
Anna Simtniece is a teacher at Paint & Progress who teaches not only how to paint, but also how to be present in the creative process. Her calm approach, professional experience, and ability to inspire make her an important part of the creative environment at Paint & Progress.
Anna's classes at Paint & Progress studio
If you want to get to know Anna's approach to painting in practice, we invite you to her classes at the Paint & Progress studio. They are suitable for both adults and children, and allow you to safely immerse yourself in the creative process - without rushing or pressure.
→ Stories without words – painting course for adults
→ Small palette – painting course for children
