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Anne graduated from UCLA in Design, pursuing additional study at Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; the Fabriano Paper Mill, Fabriano, Italy; and elsewhere. She taught art in Colorado and Michigan. She worked in handmade paper, alternative photography, and paint.
In 2023, Anne's work was exhibited in Milan, Venice, and Paris. She received awards from the London Camera Club, the Florence Biennial, and numerous others.
Anne was daughter of the late Ernest and Virginia van Leeuwen of Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by husband Peter Hoffman, Lakewood, CO, brother Lee van Leeuwen, San Luis Obispo, CA, and sister Kathy van Leeuwen, Los Angeles, CA.
Memorials will be held in California and Colorado. They will be announced in coming weeks.
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Christina Panczyk
July 20, 2025
I loved visiting with Anne. She was a beautiful and talented artist. I took one of her classes! RIP Anne.
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Dave Swavely
April 1, 2025
Anne was a remarkable teacher at Washington Heights Arts Center. She taught papermaking and other advanced art. As a student I can say she positively inspired me. Beyond being a wonderful human being, her art and students will live on. Thanks Anne, rest in peace.
Joyce Gold
March 29, 2025
Anne was always a pleasure to be around with....so much knowledge of paper and the arts! She will be missed!
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