About Ann the Artist

Ann Allan, a fervent linguist and modern languages teacher for 32 years at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in August 2023. After rapidly losing the ability to use her limbs and to communicate through speech, she found positivity through art therapy at the Marie Curie Hospice. Ann continues to paint at home with her daughter.

Ever the teacher, Ann's paintings by mouth encapsulate her ethos for life-long learning of new skills no matter how hard the journey, inspiring friends and family alike. Through the sale of her art, Ann is supporting My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in their pursuit through research of a world free of MND.