A freelance scientific and natural history illustrator since 1998, Cynthia's work ranges from environmental education materials and publication/advertising to fine art, employing a number of traditional techniques.  Cynthia is also a dedicated and committed art instructor, assisting students from advanced artists to beginning painters seeking to develop skills.

With master's degrees from Stanford University in education and from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in science communication/illustration, Cynthia has mastered the building blocks to create art in varied media.  She has a complete understanding of color theory, composition, and drawing, and uses her experience to guide art students nationally and globally.

She is affiliated with art centers in California and Washington State. Cynthia is described by her students as an instructor who is generous with her time and talent, extending both to benefit those who seek to learn about art.