Connie's career as a nationally recognized artist began in the early 1970's when she started teaching workshops and seminars both nationally and and in her studio. She authored 4 painting instruction books which have sold out. At this time she started entering and showing in professionally juried shows and exhibitions.
Color, light, mood and atmosphere are of major importance in her work, Connie has became known for her luministic landscapes. She capitalizes on sunrises and sunsets. Autumn with all its joyful, warm and luscious colors is her favorite season to paint. Her faith plays a big part in her life and in her art.
Achievements
She has painted in oils for over 30 years
She has taught many workshops and national seminars throughout the United States
Authored four painting instruction books which have sold out.
Memberships and Representation
She is a member of the Oil Painters of America
She is a member of the NOAPS (National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society)
She is a member of the WAOW (Women Artists of the West)
She is represented by the Park Place Art Gallery in Leawood, KS
She is part of the DailyPainters.com
She is also part of DailyPaintersMarketplace
Shows and Fine Art Auctions
National Western and Wildlife Art Collector's Exhibit, Minneapolis, MN
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction 2006
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction 2007
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction 2008
March in Montana Art Auction 2009 (hosted by Manitou Galleries and Coeur 'd Alene Art Auctions)
Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction 2009
Books, Articles and Magazines
She is a listed artist in AskART.com (www.AskART.com) which is the Blue Book of Artists in the Fine Art World
Southwest Art Magazine May and Dec '84 Limited Edition Art Shoppers' Guide
Southwest Art Magazine June, July, August 2008
Chosen for the Calendar Art by the South Fork Natural History Museum on the South Fork of Long Island located in Bridgehampton, New York in 2008.
Blogs and Websites
Her paintings are in many private and corporate collections, both nationally and internationally. She now lives and works in her studio in Willard, MO.
You can see more of her art at www.connietom.com.
