"Art is a very powerful medium, so powerful, in fact, that it can release endorphins and actually change brain waves. This impressive effect on viewers is often a consideration as I paint. My intent is to draw the viewer in, through the use of light, color, and movement. Kandinsky believed that “color is a power which directly influences the soul." For this reason, I choose compelling color palettes, often adding motion and light to create interest and inspiration. When I begin a piece, I usually have a broad concept in mind, but allow myself to be open to adjusting it as I paint, letting each canvas and experience determine the outcome. My art is inspired by my travels, dreams, and relevant social issues. Spending summers appreciating the beauty of the Pacific and traveling to Portugal's tremendous Nazaré waves, particularly motivates me to capture the power and majesty of the ocean, with its symbolism as an agent of cleansing and renewal."
Born in Southern California, Cynthia cultivated an interest in art and music at an early age, playing the piano and sketching throughout her life. More recently, she began painting and experimenting with various art styles. She particularly enjoys working in acrylic paints and inks because of their versatility. Her technique includes brushwork, palette knife, fluid painting, and gestural painting. Cynthia has been selected to participate in juried exhibitions, including the Newburyport Art Association 75th Anniversary Special Exhibition "Journeying Well: Artistic Pathways", the Workshop 13 Artworks Gallery 2023 "Flower Power" Exhibition, the Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park 2023 "In a Dream" Exhibition, the Stamford Art Association 2023 "Celebrating Women - In Life and Art" Exhibition, the Workshop 13 Artworks Gallery 2023 "RED" Exhibition, the award-winning Art Center of Dover 2022 Mixed Media and 2021 "Un-American" Exhibitions, the CAA 2022 Members Prize Show, the CWA 2021 Annual National Open Juried Exhibition, the Library Arts Center 2021 Juried Regional Exhibit, the RAA&M National 2020 Exhibition, the Greenwich Art Society 103rd Annual Bendheim Exhibit, and the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts CAFA 2020 Annual Exhibition, among others. Her work has earned recognition in online venues, garnering a variety of awards. Cynthia has taken art and sculpting courses at the New Hampshire Institute of Art (New England College Institute of Art and Design), and she is a member of several New England art associations.
Cynthia at her home in New Hampshire