abstract artist

Connie Cannon was born in Seoul, Korea, and moved to United States on her 11th birthday. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. When Connie's not traveling abroad, she is creating her abstract and recycled work in her studio or she's out showing homes in San Diego area as a realtor for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Firm.

“I am passionate about preserving our resources that end up in our landfills. It disheartens me to know that we are leaving behind so much waste for our next generation. The eco-friendly artist in me is ecstatic about giving an object a whole new life, creating a piece of artwork out of something that was once so precious to us, but has lost its meaning or use. As a Mahayana Buddhist, I believe this process symbolizes reincarnation in the artistic and religious aspect.

"In my abstract work, I incorporate action painting using mixed media in creating warm and vibrant colors, expressing my love for texture that appears energetic or reserved. This abstract reflection is a meditative blending of textures and mark-making that reaches across many moods and style."

Connie will be judging the San Diego Fair Kid's Art Exhibition 2011. She was also chosen one of the Super Bowl Artists to exhibit work at the SD Super Bowl XXXVII Corporate Hospitality Village. She has also won the SoHO International Art Competition juried by Charlotta Kolik. In 2006, Her abstract piece, “Surfacing” won First Place at Off Track Gallery in Encinitas, CA. and her recycled piece, “Butterfly Dreams” won third place at San Diego fair Art Exhibition in 2007 and “Sacrifice” won People’s choice Award 2008 and "Cascade" has won 2nd place at San Diego Fair in 2010. "Cascade" also won Honorable Mention at Long Beach Arts. Her recycled piece "Horizon" placed 2nd at Escondido Municipal Gallery. Connie's  solo exhibitions include the Southfair Building in Del Mar, CA and San Diego Art Department in North Park, CA and Distinction Gallery in Escondido, UCSD Sustainability Resource Center in La Jolla and artwalk in Little Italy, San Diego. Connie is scheduled for her solo show in 2011 at the Brokers Building downtonw San Diego. Her online exhibition includes The Saatchi Gallery  (London Contemporary art Gallery) and www.sandiegoartist.com

Connie's numerous television appearances include KUSI 9, KNSD 7 News, and CNN Headline News and articles published in North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, Coast News, Carmel Valley News, Del Mar Times, and Vision Magazine. Connie's current coverage includes San Diego Home and Gardens January 2010 issue.

As a founder and director of San Diego Women Artists Group, Connie actively participates as a member of Rancho Santa Fe business & Professional Women, San Diego Art Institute (SDAI), San Diego Visual Arts Network (SDVAN), and Escondido Arts Partnership (EAP). She also taught Art Masters Program and Recycled Art Classes in San Diego County Schools. Her passion expands to working as an Interior Stylist and Professional Organizer), and staging homes. Connie is currently teaching "Interior Redesign and Organizing" at San Dieguito Adult School www.sdadulted.com

Generous donations has been made to following organizations: Child's Primary School, City of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, Del Mar Art Center, Escondido Arts Partnership, Gardena Health Expo, GETM Gallery, Kids Korp, Lyne's Cancer Fund, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Pacific Rim Elementary School, San Diego Children's Hospital Auxiliary, Southern California Brachial Plexus Network, Solana Beach School Foundation, Synergy Foundation for Artists, Torrey Pines HS Foundation, Tri-City Hospital Foundation, United Brachial Plexus Network,  www.injurednewborn.com