Sculpture, Pastels and Mixed Media

180 S. Scott Drive
Sequim, WA

360-681-4240

Directions: From Sequim, north on Sequim Ave. to traffic circle, (L) onto Old Olympic Hwy. (L) on Mantle and (L)  on S. Scott Dr. to #180

cynthia@MLCE.net
www. cynthiathomasdesigns.com
We moved to the Olympic Peninsula in 2005 and have enjoyed the new friends and cooler weather. I have ventured into new media and have shown in local galleries. I am currently showing at Gallery 9 in Port Townsend. Ever since I was a small child I have worked in art. Over the years, I have studied colour theory and composition in different media: drawing with pencil and pastels; painting in oils and acrylics, printmaking, and sculpture, pottery and jewelry.
I earned a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts, and an MA from San Jose State University, both degrees in Metal Arts and Jewelry Design.I worked in the jewelry industry as a goldsmith, master model maker and in design research and development from 1979 to 1992. I have been creating bronze sculpture since 1992, which allowed me to create larger three dimensional pieces.

In 1996, after completing a Masters in Psychology, I went to UC Berkeley to earn my Certificate as an Art Therapist. I have worked with Adults, Families and children using art therapy. Art therapy is very different than talk therapy in it uses the whole body concept and integrates the behavioral and thought changes throughout the person. The approach of using art therapy is leading edge therapy because of the whole body involvement which involves more and varied regions of the brain.

My sculptures reflect the spiritual, emotional and physical connection of humans and nature through metamorphic imagery. Bringing the strength of human and animals together for mutual benefit as well as the magical strength of the Mythical Shape-shifters of ancient times.

The imagery in the pastels is the dream of the mind’s eye, the visual dessert that feeds the soul. We each experience what we see through our “self”. The circle of wholeness is the format and containment that I work within. The red root colour, the solar gold, the blues of voice, to name a few, all come and go in the drawings revealing the journey within the media.

As an artist I also have hobbies, I do some photography, cooking and sewing. Last year I started making Father Christmas and have enjoyed creating their costumes and finding the toys.

So, Feast your eyes and spirits, and breathe. Enjoy.