May 2026
Nationally recognized in both watercolors and oils, painting the grand landscapes of the
western mountains to coastal shoreline and everything in between.
Raised in South Bend, Indiana, she has had the experience of living all over the country. Her art career started early, assisting teachers in high school to becoming a sought-after instructor with her own workshops across the country and internationally.
Her passion in the arts began with pastels, which then led to watercolors and in 2000 was
awarded signature status of The American Watercolor Society. In 2012, she became a signature member of Oil Painters of America and in 2018 a Master Signature of OPA. She is among a select group of artists that has received acknowledgment from her peers in both mediums. A plein-air painter enthusiast and her extensive travels have given Cindy an abundance of information and knowledge, which she shares with her students. She has had the privilege of judging many national and region awards shows and has been featured in numerous publications, including the cover of several magazines.
Her paintings reflect the beauty that is found in nature, if you take the time to study the colors around you. She can capture beauty in a blustering storm or the tranquil air of everyday places. Her portraitures relay a story of human life as though they were family or friend. The
versatility of mediums, subjects, keeps her energized, excited and creative. She finds that each medium has influenced the other, which gives her paintings a wall of their own.
