Connie Olmstead

Painting has been Connie’s passion and identity since childhood; as a young girl, she discovered that she had a unique talent for painting, and was always encouraged to create. Eventually, this led her to take art classes at the Ray Vogue College of Design in Chicago, Illinois. Connie’s work has been featured in a monthly magazine, as well as in numerous juried shows in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Connie is inspired by just about anything and everything -- patterns, nature, textures, color combinations, and more! She truly puts a part of herself into everything she designs. When Connie isn’t working on a piece of art, she satisfies her need to create as a licensed aesthetician.
“I love working with acrylics, they’re so versatile. I can layer them or make heavy textures that give my work a kind of three-dimensional look. There’s just something about the way acrylics spread on the canvas that’s truly satisfying. Plus, the colors can be so vibrant and I love using bold color in my work.” -- Connie is a lifelong resident of Illinois, and a member of the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation.

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