A Legacy of Line and Light The life of Walter Conz is deeply intertwined with the rich artistic traditions of Germany, beginning with his formative years in Stuttgart. As a painter and graphic artist, Conz’s journey was shaped by a lineage of talent; he first began his studies under the guidance of his father, Gustav Conz, a respected landscape painter of the nineteenth century. This early immersion in the nuances of light and form provided a foundation for a career that would eventually span various disciplines, including etching and engraving. His formal education led him from the Stuttgar…