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

Cindy Rhodes Art & Prints

2022 Classes

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!

résumé

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)