Ann Elizabeth Thiermann is a classical figurative and landscape painter, college teacher, professional organist, and pianist, as well as a muralist. Her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows throughout California. She studied art at the University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A. in Art 1972), the Art Students League in New York City (1973-1976), and at California State University, Long Beach (M.F.A. 1985). She currently resides in Aptos, in northern California.