Hi, I’m Connie, the artist and creator behind The Painted Photographer! I’m a self-taught artist with a deep love for all things vintage, shabby, chippy, and a little whimsical. Creativity runs through my veins, and I’m passionate about flipping thrift hauls, DIY home décor, furniture painting, and designing beautiful Rice Papers.

Imagine being able to:
🎨 Create beautiful paintings with confidence
🎁 Make heartfelt gifts that friends and family will cherish
🏡 Add personal, artistic touches to your home

And the best part? You don’t have to figure it out alone!

Welcome to Connie’s Old-Fashioned Art Campwhere creativity meets simplicity.

Butterfly Painting

Monthly seasonal painting tutorials
🎨 Foundational lessons in color, brushwork, and technique
📺 Live Q&A sessions for feedback and support
👩‍🎨 A kind-hearted Facebook group to share your wins and ask for help

Whether you’re wanting to paint for fun, decorate your home, or build pieces to sell—this is the right place. I’ll guide you, encourage you, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Finally finished my first heart pieces! I really loved the process and want to keep making more – so many color and design options to use, and not just heart! Thinking shamrocks and more… 🍀🌼❤️
(The pink heart started out as “Blood Moon” and kept “evolving”. 😂)
I’m so exciting about Connie’s future classes! 🙏🏼❤️🎨
Kay

I’m slightly obsessed with these hearts (the first time I’ve been able to paint anything “from scratch”). I LOVE the deepening of color that the DIY Clear Wax brings! I’ve watched Connie’s video 3times (so far!) I hope we get to learn more about the color wheel in future classes. 💕

Amy

Thank you for being a such a great teacher!! ❤️
I enjoyed this class so much and can’t wait for the next!
Sonnet