The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb/Mar 2022

THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 8 FEB/MARCH 2022 theconnectionsnj.com Stephanie was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Choosing computer programming as her first career, her passion for drawing and painting prompted her to pursue an education in Visual Art. She entered the Illustration program at Parson’s School of Design, continuing at the Art Students League and the New York Academy. She later moved to Basking Ridge, New Jersey obtaining a degree as a Graphic Designer and established the graphic design firm SMA Designs. She has participated in many local and national exhibitions, is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey, a Resident Member of the Salmagundi Club, and was the Organizer of the New Jersey Plein Air Painters from 2009- 2012. Stephanie’s work has been featured in Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art, American Artist and American Art Collector magazines. “Working in oils, I paint impressionistic landscapes, floral and figurative compositions. My intention is to produce work that creates energy that will resonate with the viewer. My inspiration for Speckles of Light comes from my close friend and model Annie Jefferson. She has an elegance and charm of a dancer and I wanted to imply the feeling of her graceful movements so I added the flecks of color spiraling around her.” Stephanie currently resides in Milton, Georgia working both in her studio and outdoors on location. Her work can be seen through many fine galleries along the east coast. For more information visit her website stephanieamato.com. STEPHANIE AMATO My inspiration for Speckles of Light comes from my close friend and model Annie Jefferson. She has an elegance and charm of a dancer and I wanted to imply the feeling of her graceful movements so I added the flecks of color spiraling around her.” Airports, Events, Broadway, Local Rides, Dinner Dates and Doctor Appointments… Whatever you need, we are here for you! BOOK US NOW! Help Wanted Drivers Needed!! 365 days a year! GoldysCS@gmail.com / 201-618-2877