Happy New Year, Friends! To celebrate the onset of 2019 (can you believe it? It’s 2019!!!), I am sharing a bunch of quotable quotes that bring me joy and inspiration. IRead More…
Ever wanted to create a quick and easy collage piece whose sensibilities might appeal to a child (a grandchild, niece, nephew, your own child) or an adult? Sometimes we want to createRead More…
In June 2018 I experienced floaters in my eye. This resulted in me having to have emergency laser surgery on a tear in my retina. There is a history of detached retinasRead More…
Whether you call yourself an artist or not, you might find that you enjoy doodling. Do you ever wonder why you doodle? What is it about doodling that is so compelling? WhyRead More…
Do you like to work fast? Then this project is for you. I am glad you are taking interest in how to create your own mixed media painting featuring trees (or whateverRead More…
I have been painting with acrylic and adding other collage components. Most of all, I have been having fun making fine art. Any of the following are for sale. These are someRead More…
Leaves on Ink (Alcohol Ink on Photo Paper with Permanent Gold Marker) During winter, I spend a lot of time working on my visual art, both producing and learning new techniques. In December IRead More…
I have an upcoming show at the Chesley Library (May – June, 2016). Title: Intoxicating: Teeming with Radiance Artist’s Statement/Bio: Cindy Matthews is a published short-story writer and visual artist. Her studio office is inRead More…
For me… making visual and literary art is about taking risks. Through those risks, mistakes are made and opportunities to explore and learn are presented. In my opinion, creating art that isRead More…
This piece is currently hanging at 236 Main Street, Mount Forest. Original acrylic 48×18. Title: Be Strong. Inspired by the scenery at Saugeen Bluffs, near Paisley, Ontario.