Connie mcdonald creates
Meet Connie!
Connie M. McDonald is an Inspirational Author, Expressive Artist and a Creativity Encourager. She lives in Salem Oregon, with her best friend and husband, Tim. Together they steward "Paxson House", a place of peace, welcome and creativity. Connie and Tim have a blended family of 4, and are grandparents of nine. Connie's friends say she has the gift of
encouragement, joy and a zest for life and creativity. She did graduate work at Seattle University in Pastoral Ministry and has a BA from Oregon State University. Her passions in life are dance, family, travel, exploring, and the expressive arts, experiencing the presence of God through it all.
Create with Connie
Request to be on my book launch team!
As an inspirational author, I weave transparent stories with colorful illustrations that ignite the spirit and empower believers to flourish and fly with God.
Coming September 2024! Email me to be on the launch list! “Flourish and Fly with God” releases my transformational toolbox filled with joy, creativity, and divine inspiration. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Experience the joy of creativity at Paxson House in Salem, Oregon.
Join us in person at our group art studio, where we conduct fun and relaxing seasonal workshops ranging from fluid art to marbleized paper and fabrics, as well as vision board parties. More than a workshop... Join us for a creative experience!
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of wearable art. Each piece is a colorful, beautiful design and is literally sewn together for you.
Experience the joy of wearing clothing that reflects your unique essence, handcrafted with love and infused with colorful water marbling techniques that inspire confidence and creativity.
Client Testimonials
I love wearing Connie’s clothing line., especially when I travel. They stay looking great and because of the artistry in the fabric, they are never the wrong style. Whether I’m in Scotland, Italy or Hawaii strangers will complement me on what I’m wearing!
-Janet Spingath
Connie is a true joy-giver whose enthusiasm and passion for beauty is inspiring!! Connie knows how to savour life in its fullness and all the colours it offers. I am so grateful for her impartations through her brilliant book and in our time together in her water marbling studio!
-Joanna Emmanuel
When I first met Connie years ago there was a definite positivity in her that drew me in, and since that day I have made some of the most beautiful art with her guidance. Connie’s devotion to God just naturally flow and embraces the space around you.
-Rasjan Walker
Ready to connect with me?
Are you a creative at heart, but been so buried under the “to do” and “have to” lists that you feel disconnected from that part of you? Good news! You can start soon with easy, simple, fun ways to reawaken your inner creative.
Email me with the subject line “Playbook” and I will respond by sharing a free 11 page interactive playbook so you can get started now!