Tony Conner
paintings in watercolor | online and in-person classes
Recent Paintings
“Fading Glory” – original watercolor landscape painting of fall in Vermont
“Fading Glory” – 11" x 15" The glory of fall in Vermont is hard to match, even if it's fading. This painting started as a composition exercise and...
“Sharing Secrets” – en plein air watercolor painting
This painting is really about light and the dark contrasts that reveal it. These three boats were all covered and huddled together, reminding me of three friends talking and sharing secrets.
“Bend In The Road” – watercolor landscape painting with farm and fields
Painting of a simple country scene in fall and late afternoon light.
“Along Church Street” – en plein air watercolor landscape painting
The sun is strong and and spring color is starting to appear in this scene from North Bennington, Vermont.
“Early Spring, McCullough Road” – en plein air watercolor landscape painting
Original watercolor en plein air landscape painting of the landscape in early spring. This scene was done along McCullough Road, in North Bennington Vermont.
“Yards At Hudson” – original en plein air landscape painting
This watercolor landscape painting depicts a scene near the train yard in Hudson, New York on a rainy day.
“Along Rt. 23” – original en plein air watercolor landscape painting
An intimate and moody scene of a rainy day in autumn. The roads are wet and shiny, the fall color is sodden and diminished.
“Backshore Wave” – original watercolor seascape painting
Watercolor Seascape painting inspired by the rugged backshore area of Gloucester, MA.
“Franny Reese Ruins” – original en plein air watercolor painting
This watercolor painting depicts an old gatepost that stands near the ruins of a cottage in Franny Reese State Park. October light infuses the whole scene with warmth.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Tony Conner is a self-taught watercolor artist. His artistic journey is best characterized as an apprenticeship to the unique disciplines of watercolor.
His paintings are recognized for their unique style and expressive quality.
Most of his work is produced “en plein air” or through direct observation of the subject.
Tony is a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society, an Artist Member of the Vermont Watercolor Society, and Artist Member of the North Shore Artists Association and New York’s venerable Salmagundi Club.
Events And Exhibits
Shop Small Saturday – Open Studio
Saturday, November 27, 2021 – 1pm to 5pm
Join Online If You Can’t Visit. Zoom Link Posted at 1pm on the 27th
New paintings – framed and unframed
Limited Edition Prints
Greeting and Holiday Cards
COVID-19 Precautions for In Person Visits: Proof of Vaccination and Masks required for in-person visits. (Masks available in the studio if you forget!)
Classes and Workshops
Upcoming ONLINE classes
PAINTERLY APPROACH TO GLASS AND REFLECTIONS
PAINT THE WINTER LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOR
COLOR THEORY SEMINAR
Online Classes Are GREAT For Learning! Online Classes Include:
- Weekly Class Info Sheet
- Pre-Class “Homework”
- Video Critique of Pre-Class Work
- Online Class
- Class Recording
More Info Including Class Recording and Weekly Critique Samples.