Anna Totten is a Raleigh-based designer, illustrator, and artist who creates murals and gifts for the home. She aims to uplift the world through her vibrant, friendly visuals. Versatile in both digital and traditional media, she distills color and texture into simplified forms for a variety of applications.
As a latchkey kid with endless hours of solo time, art became Totten’s confidant—a relationship that continues to anchor her practice today. After building a career in branding and UX design, she transitioned to her personal practice in 2016.
Her work elevates the overlooked—from underdog creatures like snakes and arthropods to the quiet moments of human experience. Working in simplified, graphic forms inspired by screen printing, paper cuts, and quilts, she explores bold patterns and textures that celebrate the beauty of everyday life. She works across multiple creative outlets and media, embracing experimentation and new possibilities.
Her community-centered initiatives and visual storytelling have earned arts grants, and she’s committed to bringing more art to individuals and public spaces. When she’s not in her home studio, Totten is soaking up time with her small family exploring North Carolina and Michigan, and definitely picking up too many rocks along the way.
Education
Bachelors of Graphic Design, North Carolina State University
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