Connie combines her printing knowledge with traditional painterly techniques.
Connie Liebschner is a distinguished contemporary Scottish artist whose creative journey began with a BA in Fine Art from Loughborough University, where she explored printed, photographic, and painted works. Her artistic evolution continued as she taught Printmaking at Leicester Print Workshop before relocating to Glasgow to pursue a Masters in Print at Glasgow School of Art, earning a distinction as she masterfully combined traditional painterly techniques with her printmaking expertise. As the founder of the G20 Artist Collective, Connie has established herself in the art community, with her works now held in private collections throughout the UK and Europe.
Immersion and Inspiration
Connie draws profound inspiration from cold-water swimming, which serves as a form of therapy allowing her to fully immerse herself within the landscapes she later interprets through art. Her work reflects influences from the French Impressionist Movement and Romantic artists such as Friedrich and Turner, while also incorporating elements of Japanese aesthetics with its appreciation for softness and natural, unpolished materials. The Scandinavian concept of Hygge, with its emphasis on togetherness and comfort, also permeates her artistic philosophy.
Capturing Shifting Landscapes
Connie's current practice explores the challenge of recreating the Scottish landscape within the constraints of two-dimensional representation. She creates depth through layering, enabling viewers to be absorbed into her work through focused segments of interest alongside more peripheral, hazy areas. Particularly drawn to the edges where land meets water, Connie transforms these transitional spaces into simplified studies of line, shape, and color. Her distinctive technique involves applying translucent layers of chalky gesso alongside glossy inks and acrylics to paint, rub, and scrape—effectively mimicking the contrasting textures found in natural environments.