Anna McEachran is an Australian designer, painter and illustrator, known for her distinctive approach, her work spans portraiture, figurative painting, large-scale abstracts to expressionist nudes, illustration for publications and events, fashion design and writing. She grew up near the ocean in Boorloo/Perth, Western Australia, and now works in Walyalup/Fremantle. Since completing Bachelors of Design and Journalism at Curtin University, McEachran has exhibited both locally, nationally and internationally in solo and group exhibitions and prizes including The Lester Prize for Portraiture. Her works are held in numerous major private collections throughout Australia and internationally.

Defined by her use of fluid lines, obvious brush work and a subtle, moody and muted colour palette, whether abstract or portrait, McEachran’s sense of style is consistent throughout. Her work is characterized by a process of layering paint and line work, where each layer adds to the depth of the emotional narrative she aims to convey. This method results in complex textures that suggest both vulnerability and resilience.

Congruently to her artistic pursuits, McEachran worked for many years as a fashion designer. First with her own successful women’s wear label Moocha Bella, then, after winning The British Councils Creative Industry Award, in the UK for international labels Stella McCartney and Luella Bartley, followed by a stint on the television show Project Runway Australia before shifting her focus more towards painting.

An illustrator of note, with a number of book publications to her name, McEachran has illustrated children’s books as well as a series of biographical memoirs. She has a line of bespoke illustrated event stationary and creates personalised invitations, place cards and event packages unique to the client and created by commission.

Seeing the world through a curatorial lens, McEachran is a true multi-discipline creative.

Services

Portraiture


Art creation - figurative, abstract, expressionist works for individuals, interior designers and commercial projects


Illustration for publication

Illustration for products and events