The Evolution of Images

Artist's Bio

Connie was one of the first graduating classes at Montserrat School of Visual Art in Beverly MA,  an environment where teachers taught artistic discipline and encouraged creative daring. At MASS College of Art in Boston she majored in illustration and received a National Endowment for the Arts student grant. She completed her Masters Degree  in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Connie has used used the arts in psychiatric settings, schools, and art therapy sessions. 

Artist’s Statement

When we look at a painting and are convinced that it lives, we know the artist exists.  Artists bring paintings into being. Paintings do the same for the artist.

The primary skill in painting is  to bring yourself.  Ask the question, "Why do I paint?" When you can answer the question, paint more!

Inspiration derives from Marsden Hartley and Banksy for being so bold. Mark Rothko, Josef Alpers and Senzo Wada for color that takes the viewer on a journey. Paul Klee  plays. Mark Tobey's early work is shamanic. The women have been there all along.  Rosa Bonheur. Georgia O'Keefe. Alice Neel. Lee Krasner. Christina Ramberg.