About Cindy

Cindy Sun loves both painting and photography. Nature is Cindy’s constant inspiration. She paints what she sees and what she feels. Cindy enjoys working with a variety of painting mediums including oil, gouache, soft pastels, and digital art. These different mediums give her different ways to express herself creatively.

An avid traveler and hiker, Cindy often paints inspiration from her journeys. She paints from her travel destinations or the photos she takes, capturing the essence of the landscapes she explores. Her adventures fuel her creativity, bringing new perspectives and vibrant energy to her work.

Cindy’s passion for photography has taken her across the globe, from the wildlife-rich savannas of Kenya to the dramatic, icy landscapes of Iceland, the rugged terrain of Patagonia, and the majestic peaks of the Dolomites, Swiss Alps, and French Alps. Through her lens, she captures the unique beauty of each location, translating these moments into stunning visual stories. Her international travels not only broaden her artistic horizons but also deepen her appreciation for the diverse landscapes and cultures she encounters. 

In her studio, Cindy transforms her travel experiences into captivating landscape paintings. She begins by reviewing her photographs and sketching preliminary ideas, capturing the emotions and atmospheres of each location. This process allows her to blend the raw beauty of nature with her personal artistic vision, resulting in unique and evocative artworks that invite viewers to share in her journeys.

Painting Educations
2024 4th Annual Pastel Live teaching by various artists
2024 Andrew Mcdermott: pastel painting workshop
2024 Amanda Houston: pastel painting workshop for skies
2024 Amanda Houston: pastel painting workshop and retreat in Mexico
2023 Scott L. Christensen, Adventure of Painting course
2022 Christine Lashley: Water Class in oil
2022 Christine Lashley: Nature Elements Class in oil
2021 Mike Hernandez: gouache painting workshop
2021 Yonghong Zhang: watercolor painting workshop
2020 Scott Gellatly: abstract painting workshops in oil
2020 Plein Air Live: 1st plein air convention online due to Covid, learn from many artists
2020 Michele Usibelli: January Usibelli Studio Workshop in oil
2020 Ned Mueller: oil painting weekly workshops
2019 Mike Wise: Textural Landscape from Start to Finish in Oil
2019 Ned Mueller: oil painting weekly workshops
2017 Ned Mueller: oil painting weekly workshops and plein air workshop
2017 Bellevue College: oil painting class, landscape painting in oil class
Exhibitions
2024 Parklane Gallery Winter Show, Kirkland, WA
2024 Northwest Pastel Society 2024 Members Show at Childhood’s End Gallery, Olympia, WA
2024 Washington State Fair Fine Art Exhibition, Puyallup, WA
2024 Plein Air Views of Washington at Magnuson Park Gallery by SPACE and PAWA, Seattle, WA
2020 Plein Air Washington Artists Winter Exhibition
Events
2024 Radio 101.1FM and podcast interview, The Magnuson Park Gallery Exchange, a conversation with Cindy Sun
2024 Lecture: Painting Talk – Benefits and Methods, how to enable mental benefits through appreciating and creating paintings, local Art and Art History Group, at Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA
Members
Plein Air Washington Artists
Northwest Pastel Society

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