Annie Leffingwell O'Keeffe was born in Chicago in one and a half hours to young parents who gave her everything they could. She came out fast, but a week late. Her mother was thrilled when her head popped out on the gurney as they arrived at the hospital. Since then, her life has been fast, fun, bold and thrilling. She went to KU, then FIT to follow her passion for fashion and art. After traveling the world, living on both coasts, she moved to Kansas City to be close to family. Her life is not slowing down but getting better with age. Just like a great antique. She has been creating original art since she could hold a crayon, but today she prefers acrylics, oils, water color and the magic of AI.
She graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with 2 degrees in Marketing, a BS and an AAS. She also earned many certificates including EMT, CNA, CPR, TOEFL, ReDesign, and a MIxology Certification from Columbia University.
She has sold and shown her art at various Pop-Up galleries in New York City, Burning Man, and at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.