Ahn Hee Strain

Ahn Hee is located here in Austin, and received her BFA in Visual communications in DE and her MPS in Art Therapy in NYC. Both have contributed greatly to her creative journey and artistic practice.  Both degrees serve as pillars supporting her dual roles as a full-time art therapist and painter, working out of her studio at Canopy Arts.

Ahn Hee’s dedication to understanding her own experiences, from childhood to adoption and limb difference, reflects a profound commitment to personal growth and healing. Through her art, she invites viewers into a space of warmth and tranquility, using warm color tones and texture to create a sense of comfort and safety.

Nature serves as both an inspiration and a source of grounding for Ahn Hee, infusing her work with a healing ease and connection to the natural world. Her paintings, characterized by abstract movement and free-flowing energy, mirror the complexities of her own journey and the universal journey of healing and recovery.

Ahn Hee’s work as an art therapist continues to influence and balance her painting practice as she navigates the shifts and challenges along her journey. She continues to grow as an artist and shows her work locally around Austin.