Artist Biography & Facts

Cindy Baron

Born in South Bend, Indiana, Cindy relocated to East Greenwich, Rhode Island in 2001, where she conducts workshops and gives private lessons in both watercolor and oils. In 2000 she became a signature member of the American Watercolor Society*.

Developing an interest in art in her early childhood, her artistic background in drawing led her to watercolors and eventually oils.  She has found that one medium has helped her to grow in the other and vice-versa.  One of the most asked questions she receives is, "when working on a painting, how do you choose what medium you want to use?" The answer is "nature chooses it for me. I'm blessed to see landscapes in two mediums. When on location I can feel the movement a watercolor can give with its easy flowing and entwining colors, like a foggy morning, or a crashing wave and yet some scenes call for the intensity, depth and lust that only oil can give. Some would say you need to concentrate on just one medium but I believe if you are passionate about what you do, express it in the best way you can, you can grow so much if you look at the world through many eyes."

Cindy gives a lot of credit to an art teacher she had who took an interest in both her and her brother. She never has forgotten what he so often said to her, "there's no such word as can't." One of her early interest was portraiture, which she still loves today and when an interesting subject is found she does not hesitate to introduce herself and begin work. She uses her studies for many of her classes she teaches. She has also been fortunate to have traveled extensively and has spent a great deal of time on the east coast, where the Maine landscape is an etched road map in her mind.  She says it is impossible for her to paint a landscape unless she has personally experienced the scene, to study, to take in the atmosphere and commit to memory what she wants to portray on paper.  Her camera, sketch book and easel are her tools when on location.

Cindy's paintings reflect the beauty that can be found in nature if you take the time to study the colors around you.  She can capture beauty in a blustering storm or the tranquil air of everyday places. Her portraiture relays a story of human life as though they were family or friends. She has versatility in her subjects that keep her always energized with a passion to create.

Her work can be found in private collections around the world. She recently won the Judges Choice Award in the Arts for the Parks* National Show and has traveled with the American Watercolor Society's traveling show.  She has been featured in the Artist Magazine on several occasions.

Art Associations:
- American Watercolor Society, Signature Member
- Mystic Maritime Museum
- Newport Art Museum
- Oil Painters of America*
- Rhode Island Art League
- Rockport Art Association
- St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society

Achievements & Awards:
- American Watercolor Society 2007 Travel Show (1 year) Award
- Arts for the Parks, Top 100 Judges Award for "Last Light" 2006
- Save the Bay, Rhode Island 2005-6
- The Journey Home Gallery (3 solo shows)2005-6
- Allentown Art Festival (Best of show) 2000
- American Watercolor Society 2000, 1999, 1997, 1994 Signature Member 2000
- Travel Show (1 year) Award 1999
- Visual Arts Alliance, Olean, New York 2000-2001
- Fairfax Fine Arts, Virginia (solo show) 2001
- The Artist Magazine, profile Nov. 1999 issue
- The Artist Magazine 3rd place award winner 1995
- Johnstown Museum of Art (solo show)1992
- Blair Art Museum, Pennsylvania (solo show) 1992
- Laural Arts Museum, Pennsylvania (solo show) 1990
- Triennial Southern Allegany Museum of Art St. Francis College, Loretto, PA 1988, 1991
- Gallery in the Garrett, South Bend, Indiana 1986
- Saint Joe Valley Watercolor Society
- Leeper Park Art Fair 1986 to 2000

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Developing an interest in art in her early childhood, Cindy’s artistic background in drawing led her to watercolors and eventually oils. She has found that one medium has helped her to grow in the other and vice versa. One of the most asked questions she receives is, “when working on a painting, how do you choose what medium you want to use?”

The answer is “nature chooses it for me. I’m blessed to see landscapes in two mediums. When on location I can feel the movement a watercolor can give with its easy flowing and entwining colors, like a foggy morning, or a crashing wave and yet some scenes call for the intensity, depth and luster that only an oil can give. Some would say you need to concentrate on just one medium but I believe if you are passionate about what you do, express it in the best way you can, you can grow so much if you look at the world through many eyes.”

Cindy gives a lot of credit to an art teacher she had who took an interest in both her and her brother. She never has forgotten what he so often said to her, “there’s no such word as can’t.” One of her early interest was portraiture, which she still loves today and when an interesting subject is found she does not hesitate to introduce herself and begin work. She uses her studies for many of her classes she teaches.

She has also been fortunate to have traveled extensively and has spent a great deal of time on the east coast, where the Maine landscape is an etched road map in her mind. She say’s it is impossible for her to paint a landscape unless she has personally experienced the scene, to study, to take in the atmosphere and commit to memory what she wants to portray on paper. Her camera, sketch book and easel are her tools when on location.

Cindy’s paintings reflect the beauty that can be found in nature if you take the time to study the colors around you. She can capture beauty in a blustering storm or the tranquil air of everyday places. Her portraitures relay a story of human life as though they were family or friends. She has a versatility in her subjects that keep her always energized with a passion to create.

Memberships:
• American Watercolor Society, Signature Member
• Oil Painters of America, Master Signature Member
• Rockport Art Association
• American Impressionist Society Signature Member

Museums:
• Mystic Maritime Museum
• The Museum of Wildlife, Jackson, Wyoming

Publications:
• Southwest Art Magazine, February, 2019, Cover and feature article
• Plein Air Magazine, March, 2014, feature article Harmony & Healing Through Outdoor Painting
• Southwest Art Magazine, October 2015

Cindy Baron is a talented contemporary plein-air artist. Her paintings are nationally recognized and she has been the recipient of numerous awards, including both “Best in Show” and the “Irvine Museum Award of Excellence” at the 2018 Laguna Invitational. She is a member of the historic California Art Club and is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society.

Her oeuvre includes both vibrant, colorful original oils and softer, intricately detailed watercolors. She was awarded signature status by The American Watercolor Society in 2000 and became a signature member of Oil Painters of America in 2012. Baron is among a select group of artists that have received acknowledgment from their peers in both mediums. Working with a variety of mediums and subjects keeps her energized, excited and creative.

She conducts workshops across the country and internationally, and has become a highly sought after instructor. Baron has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design, and has had the privilege of serving as a judge at many shows. Her plein-air landscapes and coastal scenes focus on the beauty found in nature, and we are pleased to be able to present the works of this talented and successful artist.

Partial List of Accomplishments & Shows:
Laguna Invitational, Best in Show 2018
Laguna Invitational, Irvine Museum Award of Excellence 2018
Laguna Plein Air Painters Assn. 2ndPlace Award “Waterworks” 2018, 1st. Place Award 2017
Plein Air Convention, Faculty, 2016 ,2017 ,2018
Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, Paint the Parks, Best in Show 2017
Oil Painters of America National Show, Merit Award 2017
American Masters Show, Salmagundi Club 2015 & 2016
Laguna Plein Air Invitational, Artistic Palette Award 2016 and Plein Air Award 2015
American Impressionist Society, Honorable Mention 2016
Associations, Leagues;
American Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Oil Painters of America, Signature Member
Salmagundi Club
American Impressionist Society, Signature Member
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Master Artist
California Art Club