Conni Schaftenaar Art Collections
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Artwork by Conni Schaftenaar
Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
A Stitch In Time - A Garden of Victorian Romance by Conni Schaftenaar
Climbing Rose in Crochet by Conni Schaftenaar
White Lilies in a Glass Vase by Conni Schaftenaar
Alex the Clydesdale by Conni Schaftenaar
Ace the Percheron by Conni Schaftenaar
Max the Percheron by Conni Schaftenaar
Black Stallion Reflecting Light by Conni Schaftenaar
Rose Trellis Table Cloth by Conni Schaftenaar
Flower And Leaf Table Runner by Conni Schaftenaar
Forsythia Study 5 by Conni Schaftenaar
Autumn Walk Sketch by Conni Schaftenaar
Bumblebee on Purple Flower by Conni Schaftenaar
Buzzy Fuzzies in the Fleurs by Conni Schaftenaar
Neurographic Stained Glass Tulips by Conni Schaftenaar
Ace and Max the Percheron Boys 2 by Conni Schaftenaar
Ace and Max the Percheron Boys by Conni Schaftenaar
Drunken Forest Bubbly Abstract Trees by Conni Schaftenaar
Sunlit Birches Watercolor Batik by Conni Schaftenaar
Clear Creek in Golden Colorado by Conni Schaftenaar
A Peaceful Lake for Kayaking by Conni Schaftenaar
Apple Blossom Macro Studies Diptych by Conni Schaftenaar
Apple Blossom Macro Study 2 by Conni Schaftenaar
Apple Blossom Macro Study 1 by Conni Schaftenaar
Evening Tulips by Conni Schaftenaar
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Artist Bio
My name is Conni Schaftenaar. I have had a life-long love of colorful art but always imagined that I wasn't talented enough to be someone who actually produced art that others liked. I began to learn some techniques from a watercolor instructor back in 2013, and I've been continuing the learning process ever since. I have had much joy in the comments and communications on FAA with other artists about my art, finding out that OTHER PEOPLE actually like my art! It's been a huge confidence booster to me to get that positive feedback, and I really appreciate it.
I primarily paint in watercolor on various substrates - watercolor paper, rice papers, tissue paper, and Yupo. I also do some work in alcohol ink, which is a medium that seems to allow me to let myself not be so 'controlled', as controlling alcohol ink is sort of a pipe dream. I also have gotten very interested in various forms of 3D and experimental art and have a few items on my FAA gallery that show some of the successful experiments. I like to share techniques with other artists.
I am honored and humbled to have been the FAA Tony Award Winner for February 2020 as Artist of the Month - wow!
I live on a farm in West Michigan and I love to take photos of our animals (horses, turkeys, pigs, chickens, cats & dogs), and I have done a few paintings from those images. I also love to photograph flowers, trees and interesting plants, and sunrises, sunsets and beautiful cloud formations. I have done many paintings of some of those as well. I have a shop on Etsy under the name of The Elderberry Blossom (one of my favorite wildflowers!), where I sell cards, calendars and other items I come up with.
I am a nearly life-long horseback rider and my favorite 'day off' activity is to go trail riding. I love to crochet and create my own patterns. I'm trying to learn to knit, but haven't been very dedicated to that task!