STRENGTH - Be BOLD and LIVE

I just returned from a weekend retreat where a group of women worked on creative, personal and business strategy.

As part of the process we each could choose a word to take away and develop within ourselves.
 

I chose the word "STRENGTH" To me strength means to be bold in my painting, design and life! My new peaches painting is an example with dramatic light and darks and a strong painting.... no fear in that one.

I realized again with the help of some amazing women that I am exactly where I am supposed to be and so are you!

Thrive!

Take risks!

And most of all have fun!

Love, Cindy

Color and Light Exploration on The Finger Lakes Trail

After a spring snowfall earlier this week and some colder temperatures in the Finger Lakes, we awoke to a perfect day for a hike. John, Banks and I went to a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail in Ontario County, New York. The exercise felt wonderful, the sunlight and colors were inspiring.
What a beautiful area we live in!

A Springtime Trip to New York City... Streetscenes and Sorolla

Last weekend I traveled to New York City to give my son, Bryan a big hug. He's been working there a few months and it was time for a visit. It was a rainy spring weekend filled with Color and Inspiration. Daffodils, Umbrellas, Yellow Cabs...

Reflections of Benches and People walking their dogs.... on a Saturday morning...

 







Later we took the subway to Spanish Harlem to the Hispanic Society of America to see Sorolla's Vision of Spain Paintings. I would highly recommend it!

As we stood in front of these magnificent paintings,  I tried to absorb just a small amount of the brilliance!

Thanks Bryan for the wonderful weekend!

Here is a link to the museum... it was an awesome experience! http://www.hispanicsociety.org/ I hope you take the time to see it the next time you are in the city!

Enjoy Spring! Inspiration is everywhere you look!

Cindy

In Memory of Kim Muehe - Live Your Best Life and Paint!

An very talented artist and special friend passed away last week at age 58 after a courageous battle with cancer. I was honored to have been able to share most Wednesday evenings and a special trip to Monhegan Island with Kim and the other artists in our painting group.

Thank you Kim for showing me how to live my best life, for being such a good friend, for your hugs and advice.
.... You will always be in our hearts and painting right next to us... love you dear friend.