Prints, anyone?

If you are interested in purchasing a print (canvas or fine art paper) of any painting, send me an email at paintingsbycynthia@gmail.com. Please specify your preferred dimensions, your location (for shipping charges) and I’ll give you a quote.

Why I’ve stopped painting!

I haven’t been painting for more than two years now.  It has nothing to do with the lack of desire or inspiration, but more with practical reasons.  My paintings are piling up and I haven’t sold a painting for a while.  Why, you ask?  Besides actually creating art, an artist has to work hard to sell.  Because I simply don’t have the talent for salesmanship, I resort to posting my art on social media like Facebook and Instagram, and sites like ArtPal.  How effective these are remains to be seen.   So, until Lady Luck strikes or a strong wave of inspiration engulfs me, I won’t be painting anytime soon.  

A poem inspired by Spring

Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal   I just know when he is around His calls are so loud, seemingly urgent He flits about from branch to branch My eyes could not find him.   He doesn’t rest ‘Til he hears the answer to his calls   Suddenly, a beautiful red appears On a sea of green…

The right to vote

I don’t usually post anything unrelated to art in my blog, but this time, I strongly feel I have to. Land of Many Stripes Voting is an important right of every US citizen, but with it comes a huge responsibility: to actually show up and vote, and to vote sensibly. Base your decision on facts…