On exhibit
‘Reflection of the West,’ featuring Connie Schmidt, watercolors, and Pat Sebern, pastels and oils
Connie Schmidt: Connie grew up in Crystal City, Missouri, with her parents and seven sisters. Her art endeavors began in childhood with drawing and painting, leading to a single art class in high school. During college years she switched from oils to acrylics as a creative outlet without any further art education. She received her BSBA in accounting at Rockhurst University in Kansas City and completed her qualifications as a certified public accountant. A career in finance became her focus during her adult years. During their 35 years living in metropolitan St. Louis, she and her husband and son vacationed almost exclusively in Colorado. She now spends five months of the year in Estes Park.
After a 40-year hiatus, during retirement she returned to her love of art in a self-directed program. Always drawn to the beauty of watercolor paintings seen in galleries and art shows, she began her watercolor journey in 2016 at workshops sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and the Art Center of Estes Park. She has continued her watercolor education through workshops with nationally recognized watercolor artists. Her representational style, both plein air and studio, features the landscapes of the west…