Full Name: Pam Consolie
In what part of the First Coast do you reside now, and how long have you lived there?
I live in St. Augustine and have lived here for a little over five years.
How long have you been doing your craft or trade?
I have been creating something my entire life, including painting in various mediums. Fluid art has been my passion over the past four-plus years.
What brings out your creativity?
I love to go into my studio with a blank canvas, my paints, and just play with color and texture. Sometimes something magical results from the process…and sometimes what results is a bit like mud. But I love learning from the process that results, regardless of whether the painting is a success or one that I scrape and start over. It is a fabulously liberating art experience.
What does your work aim to say? Are you trying to bring a smile to someone’s face or add to someone’s home decor?
My work has different moods. It depends on the piece. If the piece is abstract, I hope the viewer will bring their own history and life experiences into viewing the piece. I like to create art that draws the viewer into the piece.
Are there any spaces or designers that have influenced you?
Wow, this is a big question. I have been influenced by such artists as DaVinci, Dali, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Molly Leach. Each one has helped to mold my own technique. I find elements of each style creeping into my work.
What is your favorite artistic accomplishment?
I have always loved art. During my “past life,” there was little time to indulge my interest in and passion for art. It is affirming each time someone looks at a piece into which I have poured my heart and decides that they can’t live without it. The very fact that I can call myself an artist at this point in my life is a monumental accomplishment for me.
Do you have a specific piece you would love to talk about or promote?
Of late, I have been spending a great deal of time creating clocks. Most are ocean or animal-themed. My wonderful brother, Scott, cuts the shapes out of wood. I paint the clock in whatever way that speaks to me, then build the face (often using jewels) and cover it in resin. Once cured, I build the clock mechanism, and the piece is complete. Sometimes the pieces are whimsical and sometimes more serious.
What is the best way for artists to network?
I think artists need to get involved in their local art scene. St. Augustine has a diverse and rich art culture. For example, participating in the First Friday Art Walk or the St. Augustine Art Association and then talking with the artists who have work displayed is a way to meet fellow artists. Joining a co-op and volunteering at a gallery is another way to network that has been meaningful for me. Social media is also a fabulous way to see other artists’ work, both locally and nationally.
If you had a question you would like to ask another artist, what would it be?
I would love to ask DaVinci or van Gogh if they had any idea that their work would be so highly sought after so many years after completing it.
What’s the best thing for you about living on the First Coast?
I love the ocean. I find its moods and creatures fascinating, and the colors are beautiful. I also enjoy the fact that there is always some event to attend. It is just plain fun to be here.
How can we see your work?
My work is displayed on Facebook at Eagle2Art by Pam Consolie, on display at Anchored Studio Gallery on St. George Street,
The St. Augustine Beach Art Studio and Gallery, and at The Women’s Exchange at the Pena-Peck House (also on St. George Street). I also do various shows throughout the year.
Is there anything else that you want to tell everyone?
I am happy to take commissions. I find it challenging to marry the vision of the client with my art and give them a piece that they find perfect for them.
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Glenn is the founder and publisher of First Coast Life. He is also a wonderful storyteller. Born on the 4th of July, he spends his spare time taking his camera and exploring everything beautiful this region offers with his rescue dog Callie by his side. He loves meeting new people and capturing the many beautiful moments and amazing local stories that showcase the true spirit of the area.
