Anne Bontje was born in Kaag en Brasem, near Amsterdam. She obtained a Bachelor degree of Fine Arts in 1997 at the Art Academy (Hogeschool Zuyd), Maastricht, the Netherlands. She wrote her thesis about the artist Juul Sadee Maastricht. After her graduation she followed several courses and lectures.
Anne paints in several techniques (mediums): icons with tempera, acrylic, watercolours and oil. Anne has extensive experience in teaching sculpture, painting workshops, and lectures.