About the Artist

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.

 Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees ... 

while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn."  - John Muir

Originally trained as an Architect, Cindy worked for 16+ years on civic, medical, commercial and residential projects.  She also taught Architecture, Engineering and Interior Design coursework to college students.

Cindy completed a second Master's degree in Academic Advising and Career Counseling.  For the next 9 years, she enjoyed mentoring and encouraging college students, especially those pursuing non-traditional careers.

When her husband’s career took them to rural Italy for 5 years, Cindy went to the local hardware store for supplies and began to paint. She enjoyed exploring the Italian countryside and capturing “le viste belle!” After returning to the USA, she has continued to grow and develop as a full-time impressionist artist over the past 15 yrs.

Gallery Representation:

• Carlton Gallery, Banner Elk, NC, 2023 - present
• Carolina Creations, New Bern, NC, 2023 - present
• GG’s of Statesville, NC, 2019 – present
• Lyme Art Association, CT, Juried Gallery Shows, 2024-present
• West Hartford Art League, CT, Juried Gallery Shows, 2024-present
• Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, NC, 2020-21
• Novant Health Cancer Institute, Salisbury, NC; permanent installation, 2021 - present
• Truman Medical Center Healing Arts Gallery, Kansas City, MO; permanent installation, 2018 - present

Recent Awards:

• Honorable Mention, "Prairie Arts Plein Air," IL 2023
• 3^rd Place Award, “A Natural View,” Gaston Co Art Guild, NC, 2021
• Honorable Mention, Plein Air Roanoke, VA, 2021
• 3^rd Place Award, Blowing Rock Plein Air, NC, 2020
• 2^nd Place Award, Eagle, ID Plein Air Quick Draw, 2019 
• 2^nd Place Award, Oil Painting, Coweta Co, GA 2018
• 3^rd Place Award, Savannah GA Paint Out 2018

Education & Licensure:

Licensed Architect, AIA, NCARB, California, North Carolina, 1991 - 1997

Bachelor of Architecture, Univ of OK, 1987

Master of Architecture, Univ of CA, Berkeley, 1988

Master of Arts, Career Counseling and Academic Advising, Appalachian State Univ, NC, 1999

Professional Memberships:

• Asheville Plein Air Painters, NC, 2023 – present
• Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI), 2022 – 2023
• Gaston County Art Guild, NC, Membership Chair, Photography Show Chair, 2020 – 21
• Mooresville Arts, NC, Art Guild Member, 2019 – 2021

Recent Judges' Comments:

“Her composition allowed the viewer to feel like we accidentally happened upon this private place,

nestled beautifully into the surroundings."

"This was mysterious work. My imagination was off writing short stories. This is the work I thought about on my drive home."

"Cindy's storytelling ability, accompanied with such ability to execute through art, made this piece pop for me.”