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"Miss Suzie's Tulips." Colored pencil, 11" x 14" by Cindy Rhodes.

Cindy Rhodes Art & Prints

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MY STATEMENT

My Background

I love creating art. Every waking moment is an “art experience” for me as I assimilate nuances from every zephyr breeze and sigh. The world's vast geographies and cultures interest me, and I enjoy revealing them to the public with my art and writing. All of my works have stories behind them. 


The subject matter of my colored pencil art mostly consists of items collected on my diverse journeys. These items hold a “spirit” that speaks to me. I arrange them with “sister” items, and I tell a visual story. In one particular series, I include keys of varying colors, shapes, and sizes; some have “secret code” numbers and letters on them. Even the specific placement of the items reveals something about the history and importance of the item. Though the entire story might not be evident, the published story would tell all!


When I am not traveling, I love creating linoleum block prints with oil-based pigments. I design the image, cut the linoleum, and print the art onto both high-quality and experimental papers. After they are dry, I hand-color my prints with acrylic paint to ensure a permanent finish. The subject matter of all my linoleum block prints is of my spiritual thought process as per my Hermetic Tradition of the Kaballah.  


It is my hope that my art will touch the heart of someone who might perhaps be a spiritual sister to me. Even if I only touch one heart, that in itself will be a confirmation that I am on the right path. Even as I await meeting that sister, I am truly enjoying the journey!

CURRENT NEWS

"The Dragonfly Kabbalah" block prints and story by Cindy Rhodes available on Amazon

Currently

I hold a bachelors degree in art (summa cum laude) from the University of Mount Olive and certification as a spiritual counselor, which I have practiced professionally for over a decade. My family has recently relocated Inland Northwest, where I hope to further my education and make a positive impact. I have truly adored my time on the Atlantic Coast, and after having 4 successful solo shows and making tons of friends, it is time to enhance my life experience by traveling to the other coast.


Colored pencil paintings, especially vibrant still life drawings, are my first love and will continue to be my focus.  As a printer and print maker, I will also continue creating original block prints, many of which I hand-color with paints.  I love creating, showing, and teaching my art techniques, so look for me in northwestern show venues.


The highly meditative, esoteric subject matter of my art is conducive to spiritual writing. Therefore, much of my work is available in book form, along with the spiritual information and exhortations appropriate to the subject matter. You may find them on Amazon, as the photo to the left links to my book THE DRAGONFLY KABBALAH. Thank you!

Current Handmade Book Project - "2020 Perfect Vision: A Kabbalistic Journey" by Cindy Rhodes

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    Cindy Rhodes art and prints, "Heart With Stars" colored pencil, 11 x 14.

    Cindy Rhodes

    EDUCATION

    University of Mount Olive 2020

    Mount Olive NC

    B.A. Art, Summa Cum Laude

    Holistic Arts Institute, Lincoln CA 2014

    SC, HHP, RMT

    Member American Association of Drugless Practitioners

    Transformation Services, Inc. Certified Art Therapy Life Coach

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    Artist and Author, Mermaid Mansion

    2010 ~ present

    Writing and illustrating, motivational speaking

    Composing and performing music

    Television host, Topics Design TV 2011

    “Mermaid Blessings with Mermaid Morrigan”

    Art Guild Secretary

    Pender County Arts Council 2013~2014

    Surf City Art Guild 2012

    Graphic Artist and Instructor

    City of Durham, Durham NC 1986~1989

    Graphic design & fine art classes

    Organized Barwick Senior Citizens Group

    Artist and clerk, It’s Your Party!!

    Durham NC 1984~1986

    Designed art and balloon sculptures

    Pianist, Spencer Smith Orchestra 1977~1981

    Group and private performance

    Planimeter Expert

    Wake County Agricultural Stabilization &

    Conservation Service 1975~1977

    Determined government-regulated crop acreage

    with calibrated aerial photography

    SKILLS & ABILITIES

    Adobe Photoshop

    Microsoft Word

    Colored pencil and scratchboard illustration

    Advanced drawing

    Some Spanish

    Motivational Speaking

    Musical performance (piano, dulcimer, drums)

    Art show organization

    Twenty years boating experience (15—40 foot vessels)

    AWARDS & SHOWS

    Elrod Award, UMO 2017

    2014 Solo Show, Pender County Art Guild, Burgaw NC

    2014 Second Place, Autumn With Topsail Juried Show

    2013 First Place, Autumn With Topsail Juried Show

    2013 Solo Show, Rive Gauche Gallery, New Bern NC

    2012 Solo Show, Surf City NC

    1987 Solo Show, Durham County Public Library

    1986 Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artist Award

    PUBLICATIONS & COMPOSITIONS

    “The Path of the Runes” (Author|Illustrator)

    “Throwing the Bones” (Author|Illustrator)

    “Transmission from Cyndromeda” (Illustrator)

    “Abstract Cowboy” (Illustrator)

    “Ugly Baby & Other Broken Promises” (Author|Illustrator)

    “Mermaid Blessings” (CD)

    “Rugged Love” (MP3) as Mermaid Morrigan

    “Mermaid Musings” (CD)

    “Mermaid in Transit” (CD)

    “Mermaid in Winter” (CD)

    “Cedar & Ivory” by Nighthawk (as Mermaid  Morrigan)

    “Persephone’s Dance” (CD)

    “Mad Mermaid” (CD)

    “Anemone’s Dance” (MP3) as Mermaid Morrigan

    “Mermaid Dreams” (CD)

    “Cherry Tree Monkey” (CD)

    “Persephone’s Gift” (CD)

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