Born and raised in Torbay, Newfoundland, Connie moved to Alberta after university in 1996. From an early age, she was encouraged to create.. There has been little time in her life where she has not been creating in some way, be it painting, silversmithing, sewing or photography. In 2009, she tried painting again. After attending various art workshops and classes,she found a passion in abstract painting. A bit of a control freak in real life, abstract painting forces her to give up control and let the process take over. Painting has become her creative voice. Her passion for painting and creating is motivated by working with other artists – the conversation, the encouragement, the critiques. She enjoys working in acrylics and mixed media.
Selected Fine Art Education
2016
Fearless Abstract Painting, Summer Art Series - Samantha daSilva, Red Deer College
2015
Abstract Painting Studio Classes - Samantha daSilva, Swinton’s Art Supply
2014
Fearless 1 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Fearless 2 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Fearless 3 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Painting Studio Classes - Samantha daSilva, Swinton’s Art Supply
2013
Acrylic Transfers Workshop - Danielle Bartlette,, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Multi-Media Workshop - Danielle Bartlette, Calgary School of Art
Paste, Gels and Texture Techniques - Danielle Bartlette, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Mixed Media Workshop, Metallics - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Mixed Media Workshop, Texture - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art Abstract
Surfacing 8 Abstract Painting Classes - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Surfacing 9 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
2012
Abstract Painting Workshop - Danielle Bartlette,, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Painting Workshop, Metallics - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
2011
Abstract Art for Adults - Wildflower Art Centre, City of Calgary
2010
Watercolour Basics - Wildflower Art Centre, City of Calgary
2009
Drawing and Painting for Adults - Wildflower Art Centre, City of Calgary
Exhibitions and Shows
2019
Resident Artist, Motion Gallery, Calgary, AB
2018
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
Solo Show, Motion Gallery, Calgary, 2018
Resident Artist, Motion Gallery, Calgary, AB
2017
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
9th Annual Love Show, ArtSpot, Calgary, AB
2016
Fresh Art Show, by Limelighter, Calgary AB
Pay-It-Forward Art Show,, Caprice Fine Arts, Calgary, AB
Splash Art Market, Market on MacLeod, Calgary, AB
Jazz in the Woods, Calgary, AB
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
2015
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
2014
Fearless One, Caffe Crema, Calgary, AB
Fearless Three, The Calgary School of Art, Calgary, AB
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary , AB
2013
Spring Show & Sale: Kilarney Community Center, Calgary AB
Surfacing Eight, The Calgary School of Art, AB
Surfacing Nine, The Calgary School of Art, AB
Selected Fine Art Education
2016
Fearless Abstract Painting, Summer Art Series - Samantha daSilva, Red Deer College
2015
Abstract Painting Studio Classes - Samantha daSilva, Swinton’s Art Supply
2014
Fearless 1 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Fearless 2 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Fearless 3 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Painting Studio Classes - Samantha daSilva, Swinton’s Art Supply
2013
Acrylic Transfers Workshop - Danielle Bartlette,, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Multi-Media Workshop - Danielle Bartlette, Calgary School of Art
Paste, Gels and Texture Techniques - Danielle Bartlette, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Mixed Media Workshop, Metallics - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Mixed Media Workshop, Texture - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art Abstract
Surfacing 8 Abstract Painting Classes - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
Surfacing 9 Abstract Painting Classes – Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
2012
Abstract Painting Workshop - Danielle Bartlette,, Calgary School of Art
Abstract Painting Workshop, Metallics - Samantha daSilva, Calgary School of Art
2011
Abstract Art for Adults - Wildflower Art Centre, City of Calgary
2010
Watercolour Basics - Wildflower Art Centre, City of Calgary
2009
Drawing and Painting for Adults - Wildflower Art Centre, City of Calgary
Exhibitions and Shows
2019
Resident Artist, Motion Gallery, Calgary, AB
2018
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
Solo Show, Motion Gallery, Calgary, 2018
Resident Artist, Motion Gallery, Calgary, AB
2017
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
9th Annual Love Show, ArtSpot, Calgary, AB
2016
Fresh Art Show, by Limelighter, Calgary AB
Pay-It-Forward Art Show,, Caprice Fine Arts, Calgary, AB
Splash Art Market, Market on MacLeod, Calgary, AB
Jazz in the Woods, Calgary, AB
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
2015
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary, AB
2014
Fearless One, Caffe Crema, Calgary, AB
Fearless Three, The Calgary School of Art, Calgary, AB
Under 100 Dollar Art Show, Calgary , AB
2013
Spring Show & Sale: Kilarney Community Center, Calgary AB
Surfacing Eight, The Calgary School of Art, AB
Surfacing Nine, The Calgary School of Art, AB