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  • Artists
    • The Artists >
      • Connie Athman
      • Michael Berkley
      • Jami Berry
      • Kolieha Bush
      • Nina Bradford
      • Julie Cooper
      • Joe Cotter, in memory
      • Sue Dumolt
      • Lynn Flores
      • Oscar Flores
      • Phyllis Flury
      • Am Griswold
      • Karl Haugen
      • Boyd Holloway
      • Deirdre Johnson
      • Tacy Jones
      • Luke Lawrence
      • Phil Lingelbach
      • Earlean Marsh
      • Rory Mutton
      • Elizabeth Oakes
      • Brenda Scott
      • Peggy Skycraft
      • Louise Stivers
      • Gary Warkentin
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Student Art Show
    • First Friday
    • First Friday - September 2018
    • December All Member Holiday Show
    • November Brenda Scott
    • October Group Show
    • September Annette Reisbick
    • August Earlean Marsh
    • July - Guest Artist Reeva Wortel
    • June First Friday
    • May First Friday Kolieha Bush
    • March 2017 Alexa Davis
    • April 2017 Lynn and Oscar Flores
    • February 2017 Group Show - RED
    • January 2017 - Student Show
    • Festivals
    • Vine Art Classes >
      • Upcoming VineArt Classes
      • Past Vine Art Classes
  • About Us
  • Membership
    • Letter to New Members
  • Contact Us
    • Directions
  • Artist Scholarship
  • application form

Connie Athman, Watercolor

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Original Watercolor
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Why do I paint? I try to record my emotions from all the inspired beauty I see in the natural world and in particular the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I have also been inspired by 25 years of working on our public lands. It’s been a privilege - with the natural world a constant creative source. I think it’s important to be reminded of, and to hold a part of that natural beauty in us every day.
My art style is representational – to a degree. I try to let the scene inspire the color and design and stay true to the mood without letting the details overrun the painting. Watercolor, and in particular, transparent watercolor allows me to let my interpretations easily flow onto the paper.  The beauty of watercolor is how it mixes and moves with the paper.
I paint my world. Sometimes it's the everyday ordinary that can be the inspiration. I look at everything with a closer eye; to notice colors, lights and shadows that are all around me. I've painted over 10 year-end feel I've learned so much, but there is so much more - I don't think I'll ever tire of the possibilities. I paint for the pure joy of it!

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Original Watercolor
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