Maria Connell
Maria was born in Italy and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1967. She grew up in Ottawa and pursued an education in recreation therapy. Maria completed courses at the Emily Carr School of Art & Design in British Columbia, the Ottawa School of Art and at the Nepean Visual Arts Centre in Ottawa, ON. As an expressive arts facilitator, Maria designed and taught courses working with various textiles, presented workshops exploring various techniques using mixed media on textiles. Maria has experimented with many mediums over the years including oils, water colours, oil pastels, silk screen printing and fibre art. She divides her time between her home studio in Ottawa and at her lake house in the Pontiac, QC where she continues to paint and explore the world of art. Maria has been selling her work privately and in galleries. She enjoys creating commissioned works for her clients.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Spending time in nature is good for the soul. Through my art, I bring the outdoors in. While I make no attempt to capture the world realistically, my creations do allow the viewer to experience their own story. Living with beautiful pieces of art that pay tribute to our surroundings reminds us to slow down and re-connect with nature.
Maria was born in Italy and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1967. She grew up in Ottawa and pursued an education in recreation therapy. Maria completed courses at the Emily Carr School of Art & Design in British Columbia, the Ottawa School of Art and at the Nepean Visual Arts Centre in Ottawa, ON. As an expressive arts facilitator, Maria designed and taught courses working with various textiles, presented workshops exploring various techniques using mixed media on textiles. Maria has experimented with many mediums over the years including oils, water colours, oil pastels, silk screen printing and fibre art. She divides her time between her home studio in Ottawa and at her lake house in the Pontiac, QC where she continues to paint and explore the world of art. Maria has been selling her work privately and in galleries. She enjoys creating commissioned works for her clients.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Spending time in nature is good for the soul. Through my art, I bring the outdoors in. While I make no attempt to capture the world realistically, my creations do allow the viewer to experience their own story. Living with beautiful pieces of art that pay tribute to our surroundings reminds us to slow down and re-connect with nature.
$995.00
Acrylics on gallery canvas.
24x12"
Iconic Heritage Barn. This is sitting on route 148 in Quebec. The scenery is peaceful and pastoral.
$1,175.00
Acrylics on gallery canvas.
40x30"
Frilly, billowy petals of tulip in bloom.
$1,125.00
Acrylics on gallery canvas.
24x24"
Bold, colourful flowers in a ceramic vase. Uplifting, cheerful and fun. This painting captures Spring blooms perfectly.
$1,175.00
Acrylics on gallery canvas.
30x36"
Let yourself be transported to a forest of colours. Feel the light and blue skies. Relax among the colourful birches.
$1,250.00
Acrylics on gallery canvas.
48x48"
Birds on a Tree is a cheerful, colourful ensemble of various birds sitting on branches. Although they are separate on each branch, they are together which creates a feeling of connection. A fun painting.
$3,000.00
Oil on canvas.
36x60"
Towering Pines painting is an impressionistic view of mountains and trees. Bold colours and loose brush strokes depict a relaxing and uplifting landscape.