Connie Engel has been painting and drawing all of her life. In 2002, she went “professional,” as she describes. Her work has been in museums, online, and published all over the world.
Her paintings range from abstract to representational. “At first, I was known for pots and pans, fruit and flowers, as well as still life and reflection. I love to paint everything,” she explains. Her paintings are all sizes, but she especially likes to do large canvases.
Connie has always wanted to have the perfect venue to display her work for people to see. They can see the colors in person, she noted, and appreciate the texture of the paintings.
A longtime Santa Monica resident, Connie has been looking for the perfect space to display only her work. She found it at her new gallery which is located at 1327 Montana Avenue.
“People love it,” she shared. “The community has been very welcoming. Recently, a family visiting from Ohio looked at three paintings that they were considering for their home. Another woman came in and decided to commission a painting for her office.”
Connie is so excited about her new venture. Plan to go by to meet her and see her work for yourself. The gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Connie can be reached by calling 424-322-0459, or go to connieengelart.com
Photo by Bernadette Lucier
By Diane Margolin
Publisher, The Santa Monica Star
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