

I specialize in contemporary figurative watercolor painting.
Some musicians say that they see music in color. I see art as three-dimensional dance with layers and elements flowing in front and behind one another in a surreal motion. The border used in some pieces creates a story that starts to reveal only after close inspection. My ocean and desert paintings carry this style with intertwining layers and translucence.
SFWA JUROR'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
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2026 San Francisco
Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST)
Saturday May 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday May 3, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
127 Diamond Dr, Livermore CA 94550
Watercolor DEMONSTRATIONS by Annette
SATURDAY May 2, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
SUNDAY. May 3, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This special open studios event invites the public to step inside working artists’ studios and experience art where it’s made. Meet the artists, see works in progress, learn about their techniques and inspiration, and enjoy conversations about the creative process. Click the link where you will find information about the artists and maps to the studio locations. The 5th Annual Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour features 80 artists at 30 venues from Danville to Livermore. I will be talking and giving demonstrations so I hope that you will join us.

TVAST 2025 Annette Frei Studio Tour

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