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It was not until age forty that Lee decided to pursue a career as an artist; she enrolled in Loop Junior College and completed her undergraduate work at Mundelein College in Chicago. After eight years of night classes while working at Northwestern Railroad as a clerk in the engineering department, Lee earned her M.A. degree in interdisciplinary arts education from Loyola University. Lee’s railroad job inspired one of her most popular paintings, Blue Monday, which depicts a woman struggling to pull herself out of bed on a Monday morning. Her trademarks are the animated emotion of the personalities in the artwork and the faces which are painted without features. At age fifty, Lee had her first gallery show; she allowed prints to be made of four of her original paintings. Using her unique designs, Lee also developed figurines, high fashion dolls, decorative housewares, and kitchen tiles.

After showing her work in other galleries for a number of years, Lee opened Annie Lee and Friends Gallery where she displayed her works as well as the works of other artists. When several of her paintings appeared on the sets of popular television shows such as The Cosby Show and A Different World, the exposure helped popularize her work. Although she regularly received requests for public appearances, Lee preferred to appear at gallery shows; she also enjoyed visiting schools to encourage and inspire students.

She passed away on November 14, 2014, at the age of 79.

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  • 2019 The Art of Annie Lee Calendar
    2019 Annie Lee Wall Calendar - size 12 x 12
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  • 2021 "The Art of Annie Lee" Calendar
    Each African American wall calendar features genuine Black Art and includes a protective matching gift envelope to preserve your calendar for years. Additionally, all calendars include Black History facts all year round and beautiful African American Art! Great for gift giving and could be used for personal use, as well as for school and office use. Be uplifted and inspired
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  • My Cup Runneth Over Woven Tote by Annie Lee
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    2018 African American Wall Calendar with Genuine Black Art Matching Gift Envelope To Preserve Your Calendar Includes Black History Facts All Year Round
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  • Six No Uptown By Annie Lee
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  • Loving Arms By Annie Lee
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  • 2023 The Art of Annie Lee Wall Calendar - Annie Lee
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  • At Ease Puzzle
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  • 5th Grade Substitute Paper Weight by Annie Lee
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  • Karen Comfort Paperweight by Annie Lee
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  • Holy Ghost Paper Weight by Annie Lee
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  • 2020 The Art of Annie Lee: Keep The Faith Calendar
    2020 African American Wall Calendar with Genuine Black Art Matching Gift Envelope To Preserve Your Calendar Includes Black History Facts All Year Round
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  • Two Scoops & Refund "LE" By Annie Lee
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  • Don't Be Hatin' by Annie Lee
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  • Three on One Small Journal
    4.125 x 5.375 small journal includes 144 lined pages inside. Great small note book for the purse, car or office. Featuring African American art from renowned artist, Annie Lee
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  • Seven-Seven-Seven Pillow By Annie Lee
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  • Preach On Puzzle
    Brand new in factory sealed box, GEEBEE Black Heritage Series 1000 piece puzzle
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    Brand new in factory sealed box, GEEBEE Black Heritage Series 550 piece puzzle
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