Online Juror Profile

Cindy is nationally recognized in both watercolors and oils, painting the grand landscapes of the western mountains and coastal shorelines.

Raised in South Bend, Indiana, she has had the experience of living and painting all over the country. Her art career started early when her first grade teacher noticed her drawings. A full-time artist, she conducts workshops across the country and internationally and has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design in its Continuing Ed. department.

Her passion in the arts began with pastels, which then led to watercolors and, in 2000, she was awarded signature status of The American Watercolor Society. A plein-air painter enthusiast, Cindy has gathered an abundance of information and knowledge through her extensive travels. She has become a highly sought-after instructor, teaching her skills around the country and in Continuing Education classes to teachers.

Her paintings reflect the beauty that is found in nature, if you take the time to study the colors around you. She captures beauty in a blustering storm or the tranquil air of everyday places. Her portraitures relay a story of human life. The versatility of mediums and subjects, keeps her energized, excited and creative.