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Connie
Winters has emerged as a strong influence on the art scene in
the Southeastern United States. Citing the work of classic French
Impressionists as an ongoing source of inspiration in her own
artwork, Winters naturally gravitates to France, particularly
the rural regions of Provence and Dordogne, as locations for
her landscapes.
Winters travels to France each year, crediting the provincial
lifestyle she experiences there with giving her a renewed sense
of spirituality and a fresh desire to create her vibrant landscapes.
Her approach to the canvas is that of active observer, intent
on recording the interplay of color and light as it progresses
in each composition. Through her energetic interpretations of
nature and local color, Winters uses the canvas to convey her
enthusiasm to the viewer, inviting them to participate in the
unfolding scene.
Though most of Connie’s time must be devoted to painting, she
does put some time into instruction. Connie honored a request
from the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC by holding a workshop
there in conjunction with the April, 1994, American Impressionist
Show. Over the past several years Winters has conducted annual
workshops in Matthews, North Carolina and various regions of
Europe, particularly the Dordogne region in rural France.
Winters’ works are found in many notable private and corporate
collections including: the personal collection of John Randolph
Hearst, Jr., the Coca-Cola Collection, and the Duke Mansion
in Charlotte, NC. Her work also resides in the permanent collections
of several academic institutions including: Wingate University,
North Carolina; and in South Carolina, she is represented at
Erskine College and Presbyterian College.
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