Cindy Lee Beyer
Cindy Lee Beyer's artistic journey has been a captivating odyssey encompassing diverse realms of creativity. Hailing from esteemed affiliations including the Rehoboth DE, Millsboro DE, and Milton DE Art Leagues, along with the Maryland, Piedmont (NC), and Naples (SW Florida) Pastel Societies, Cindy's artistic reach knows no bounds. Her earlier achievements encompass a distinguished career in interior design, having earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Interior Design from Michigan State University and achieving certification as an NCIDQ interior designer. After two decades of shaping commercial and residential spaces, Cindy embarked on her next venture into the realm of visual art, drawing inspiration from her global travels and immersive artistic studies.
Cindy's artistic narrative is a testament to her profound commitment to self-expression and creative evolution. Her return to her artistic roots was marked by an embrace of both pastels and watercolors – mediums that captured her heart during early art classes. The allure of pastels, with their opulent pigments and dynamic potential for color manipulation and light creation, proved irresistible. Cindy's artistic process is a symphony of techniques, beginning with watercolor underpaintings or hard pastels treated with alcohol on a sanded surface. Guided by an acute sensitivity to shapes and values, she meticulously builds her compositions layer by layer, infusing them with painterly vitality and depth.
In her landscape series, Cindy's work takes on a transcendent purpose: to forge an intimate connection between nature and the viewer's heart, turning a house into a cherished home. Her discerning eye seeks out scenes that encapsulate emotions or unique moments, whether it's the play of sunlight on a marsh or the tumultuous drama of stormy skies. Through her deft use of colors and reflections, Cindy breathes life into each piece, allowing viewers to step into these moments frozen in time. With every stroke, she captures the essence of the ever-changing natural world, crafting an immersive experience that resonates deeply with all who encounter her evocative works.