This section is a fun way to let the viewer become more intimately involved with Cindy’s method of approaching different pieces. Depending on what is “on the easel” Cindy will track and explain some of the processes she uses to create a pastel or an oil. Keep in mind that each piece holds a different challenge and some experiments ultimately don’t make it into a frame! But there is plenty to learn from each attempt. Check back monthly to see what’s new on the easel!
"Here I have set up and begun painting "

"Trying to capture the scene before the tide moves out.  I’ve already decided to eliminate the telephone poles that I can see on the far stretch of land."
"I try to take a reference photo so that I can recreate the painting at home in the studio in a larger format with more time and attention."
"Final product: not perfect but an acceptable 10 x 10 rendering of the marsh.  I chose colors that would recall the temperature of the day and the excitement I felt at being in such a naturally beautiful setting.  Back in the studio I would choose to correct a few clouds and perhaps smooth out some of the edges….but then again, maybe not.  Sometimes the freshness of the work is what makes it charming."
 
 
 
 

“Anyone studying art knows there are lots of “rules”…and lots of legitimate reasons to break them!  It’s always intriguing to watch someone pick and choose among those classic approaches when creating something new…two of us can look at the same tree, hold the same brush, use the same paint and still come out with two very different interpretations.  Watching demos to see how someone gets from here to there is a personal treat.” - C. Michaud