Cynthia and Daughter Andrea at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Artist’s Statement: Through my imagination I give viewers a glimpse
into my world to spark their own creative journeys.
I use color with attitude to show each animals unique personality.
My paintings show the excitement and wonder I feel when I experience
life.
Cynthia Sampson
P.O. Box 616
Nucla, Colorado 81424
(970) 865-2383
Email: csampson@zebrajazzstudio. com
Style and Medium:
I am primarily a representational colorist specializing in brightly colored acrylic, oil stick & acrylic and pastel paintings of animals. I am currently working on paintings of horses, cows & bulls, roosters & chickens as well as wild and fantasy animals.
Publicity:
Telluride Style, Summer/Fall 2006 - “Inside Telluride’s Cultural Landscape & Locals Gallery”, Spirit of the Road, Winter 2006 - “Western Horizons Resort Art Gallery”, Wildlife Art Magazine, May/June 2005 - “Blazing Horses, Chickens & Cows”, Pastel Journal, June 2005 - “A Horse of A Different Color”,
Special Projects:
“Got Moosic?” 2011, “Endangered Symphony” 2009, “Navajo Gems“ 2008, All Painted Violins, Telluride Chamber Music Festival, “Wild Horses” pastel chosen by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville WA for their “14 Hands” wine label with national and worldwide distribution. Design “Primarily Bull” chosen to be included in the 2002 “Trail of the Painted Ponies” project in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Exhibitions & Awards:
Pastel Society of Colorado Members Show: 1st Place 2002, 3rd Place 2000, Pastel Society of Colorado “Pastel Award” at 1997 Edge of Cedars Show in Cedaredge Colorado.
Montrose Visual Arts Show, Montrose Colorado: 3rd Place 2005, 1st Place 2004, 3rd Place 2003, Honorable Mention 2000 & 1997.
Edge of Cedars Annual Show, Cedaredge Colorado: Honorable Mention 2010, 2nd Place, Honorable Mention 2004, 3rd Place 2002, 1st Place & Cash Award 2001, two 1st Place & a 2nd Place 1997.
Fall Art Festival, Glenwood Springs Colorado: Honorable Mention 2011, 3rd Place 2010, 1st Place 2009, Honorable Mention 2006, 3rd Place 2004, 2nd Place 2003, Honorable Mention 2002 & 2001.
San Miguel Basin Art Fair, Norwood Colorado: People’s Choice 2011, 2008 & 2004, 1st 2011, 2010, 2008, Best of Show 2003, 2001, 2000, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991
Palisade Art Lover’s, Palisade Colorado: 1st Place, 2nd Place (Landmark), Honorable Mention 2004.
Art Splash National Show, Graham Texas: Juried in 2004, “Jewel of India”
Member: Pastel Society of Colorado
Solo Shows: “Pure Color“ at The Livery, Norwood, Colorado, December, 2011 “The World of Cynthia Sampson” Planet Earth & The Four Directions Gallery, Grand Junction, Colorado - January 2nd thru February 2nd 2002. “Primarily Color” Norwood Public Library, Norwood, Colorado - November 30 thru December 29, 2001.
Galleries: Amber Gallery, Ridgway Colorado - Zebra Jazz Studio, Nucla, Colorado.
Collections and Commissions: Paintings in corporate and private collections in California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Art Education: Utah State University, Pastel Society of Colorado Workshop, Doug Dawson Pastel Workshop, Bernice Brown Workshops & Life