Connie's Cottage Studio

10/09/2026

A bit different subject matter than I usually paint, but it was what I was feeling this week.
"Orange whiskers and lavender Dreams"
28x30 oil on gallery wrapped canvas.
$600.00

10/01/2026

Oh, Color Me silly! I've just noticed that the coordinators of the Rock island Arts Festival, are combining the food trucks with the vendor booths!
Bravo 👏👏👏 festival staff! Bravo!
See you all in Chickasha, OK !!!

09/28/2026

Thanks for the shout out Red Autumn Art Festival

Some passions never really leave us. They wait patiently until we’re ready to give them our full attention.

For artist Connie Rish, that passion was art.

Drawn to creating from a very young age, Connie carried that love with her until, in the second half of her life, she made the decision to pursue it with intention. And she went all in, committing to five years of classical atelier training followed by another year of independent study.

Today, Connie works in oils, a medium she loves for its movement, richness, and remarkable depth of color. She finds her inspiration in the natural world.

Animals, landscapes, botanicals, and especially florals, often with a small bird or insect tucked into the composition, adding a touch of companionship and a quiet story waiting to be discovered.

There’s warmth and charm in Connie’s work. And there’s that wonderful feeling that perhaps we should slow down for a moment and notice the beautiful things around us.

And this fall, you can experience Connie Rish’s work at the Red Autumn Art Festival on November 6 & 7.

Connie is one of the artists who make Red Autumn worth exploring. Come wander. Look closely. Meet artists. Find the piece you can’t stop thinking about.

Because you never quite know what you’re going to discover at Red Autumn. ️

Make your discovery at the Wyndham Fort Smith City Center, 700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, on November 6 & 7.

Tag someone who would love Connie’s nature-inspired work, and make plans to experience Red Autumn.

09/28/2026

This Friday and Saturday look to be Gorgeous with a capital "G" for the Rock Island Arts Festival in Chickasha, Oklahoma!
Along with music and art, there is this lil' ole' food truck competition. (Don't forget the giant leg lamp)
10am until 8pm both days!! 🎉🥳👩‍🎨

08/28/2026

Longing for that cool Autumn weather, and all its warm rich colors.
"Autumn Table" 16x16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas
$300

07/03/2026

Not completely sure of the title yet, but for now, this will work.
"Keeper of the Canopy"
20×36 oil on canvas
$625.00

06/20/2026

Against the breeze, a wind-blown Blue Heron holds his ground, and remains unwavering, even when a willow Pine sweeps across him. "Wind Blown Blue" 16x16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas
$300.00

06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

Our property is blanketed by Trumpet Vines along almost every edge. When we first moved out here, I also saw the occasional Red Fox. 🙂💡🙂💡
"Trumpet Vine Hollow"
12x12 oil on gallery wrapped canvas
$225.00

06/13/2026

Have you ever heard of the Motmot bird? We don't see them in North America, but they cover a wide range in Central, and South America.
This is the Blue Crowned Motmot, what a georgious animal.
"Rainforrest Jewel Bird"
16×16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas
$300.00