Cynthia Mosser

This pretty much sums up my year 2020! Sure, there were low points, but there were many more high. I have to admit, for an introvert, this is pretty good. I was able to post regularly, even though it was often uncomfortable (putting myself out there)! Here are my top nine for 2020! What are yours? See more images of my art at cynthiamosser.com #cynthiamosser #topnine #topnine2020 #surfacepatterncommunity #art

“Happy New Year” is where I started, but illustrating “happy” seemed like more fun. Love, Cynthia See more illustrations at www.cynthiamosser.com #cynthiamosser #illustration #happy #word #fun

Fraternal Foliage (glow) What the Fraternal Foliage series is all about Fraternal Foliage (glow) is part of my "Fraternal Foliage" series, which I began in 2005. I love pattern and shape, and it all started with playing around in my sketchbook. I also grew up around around massive amounts of greenery in the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR). Surrounding my house were layers of English ivy, and I was always under a canopy of by tall trees. In essence, the shapes in my painting are an abstract riff on dense leaf-like forms. Finally, I create movement by grouping, and strategically-placed bright color. The painting itself is layered: I start with a drawing in the background, then add paint, and finally beeswax (encaustic medium) as the last layer. With a metal stylus, I write into the beeswax, which creates grooves. These grooves are then filled in with burnt umber (brown) oil paint, as well as white oil paint.  See more ...

S ome days, thoughts swirl around in my mind more than others. Today the thoughts are swirling. What about you? Love, Cynthia❤️ Abundant illustrations abound on my website at: www.cynthiamosser.com/illustrations

Working small has its advantages. You have an intimate world to control, a small space, where everything is within reach. This size is my comfort zone. Working larger makes me figuratively and literally stretch. Here's to working within, and outside of your comfort zone. Love, Cynthia ❤️ Egg Aura II can be viewed on my website at: http://tiny.cc/egg_aura_II Image source: jsquare

  The idea of filling up every bit of space with decoration is a propensity of mine. In art, this is called "horror vacui" or fear of empty space. It's the opposite of the minimalist aesthetic. I like to contrast my extensive designs with white space so the viewer's eyes can rest. Still, decoration is fun, and I adore fun! Love, Cynthia Consider a commissioned hand, similar to this, only your hand! The size would be 7 x 5.5 in. $97. Send me a photo, and we'll start there. See illustrations on my website at: cynthiamosser.com/illustrations

Christmas is around the corner, and the only connection this piece has to it are the colors. Red and green, which are complementary colors, intensify each other when they are near each other. Even though I didn't have Christmas in mind when I created it (actually, succulents), I chose these colors to create a fun combination of bright and dark. Love, Cynthia ❤️ See "Succulent Puff II" on my website at: http://tiny.cc/succulent_puff_II Image Source: Anthony Boyd Graphics  

If you were a shape, what would you be? I would definitely be an oval, and even better, an asymmetrical one. Love, Cynthia ❤️ See even more ovals at: www.cynthiamosser.com

Way back in 2003, I took a mixed media workshop at the Sitka Center. I have the desire to learn about encaustic wax (refined beeswax with damar resin) to create layers. I was working on my style at the time, and out came this. It's called "Orange Bioforms". Love, Cynthia ❤️ Although this piece doesn't exist anymore, there are many pieces on my website that do: www.cynthiamosser.com/originals

Circular forms represent eternity, as they have no beginning or end. This circular form is made up of biomorphic shapes from my mind, and these I could create ad infinitum. Love, Cynthia ❤️ See more illustrations at: cynthiamosser.com/illustrations

  Have you ever thought, "What should I get them for a Christmas/Festivus/Kwanzaa/Chanukah?" Cynthia Mosser face mask designs make great gifts. Designed with the idea of fun, creativity, and joy in mind. See these 18+ designs at my store: tiny.cc/red_bubble Even better, take 10% off. Use Code: 10FORYOU

Imagine yourself here with a cup of coffee, foregoing the footstool, and propping your feet on the window ledge. Maybe the view is as good as the painting next to you. Maybe not. Still, this image "Egg Aura III" enlivens the space, allowing you to feel creative, happy, and energized. Love, Cynthia ❤ See it here at: tiny.cc/egg_aura_III Image

Sometimes shapes and forms just fall out of my pen. The truth is that I saw a mirror in this shape, and nearly fell over. I had to find a way to incorporate it into a drawing. Have a great day, Cynthia ❤️ See more of my work at: www.cynthiamosser.com #cynthiamosser #illustration #penandink #blue #abstractart  

I'm wrapping up my live art show collection tomorrow, but you can STILL ACCESS the special pricing for the next 24 hours (until midnight, Wednesday, December 3rd) Here are some pieces that are still still available: #46 - "Biolines (pink/red)" - Normally $85. SALE PRICE: $30. One of a kind, personally signed by me. #11 - "Swim Puff (swoop)" - Normally $925. SALE PRICE: $462. One of a kind, personally signed by me. #29 - "Egg in the Mist (red)" - Normally $450. SALE PRICE: $225. One of a kind, personally signed by me. And if you missed the show on Facebook Live, it was a lot of fun - here's the replay: http://tiny.cc/live_art_sale_replay And here's the link to purchase all the original art in the show: www.cynthiamosser.com/virtualsale

Thank you to everyone who visit my one-day online sale on Sunday, November 29, 2020. And thank you to anyone who sees this. I am grateful for the abundance in the world. Love, Cynthia

I feel such gratitude...a piece of Portlandia history sold today! (Season 8, episode 5)  Succulent Puff I. ❤️ Final few hours of my Virtual Sale: www.cynthiamosser.com/virtualsale

FIRST 10 ATTENDEES RECEIVE A FREE & SIGNED LTD. EDITION PRINT! Sunday, November 29 at 11am PST, I'll be running a Live Art Studio Sale on my Facebook page ( Cynthia Mosser Fine Art )! 50% off All Original Art & more (see below): I am running this in conjunction with Artist Sunday: Artists across the country will be having online sales. This Is The Day to Buy Art From Artists! On the agenda: One-of-a-kind pieces you CANNOT get on my website, stories behind my work I've never told anywhere else, and super special, show-only pricing. It should run just 20-30 minutes, and you can watch it right from your phone or computer. Not to worry if you miss the show, I'll have a replay and the pricing on my website. All Day Highlights: 50% off all originals and hand-pulled prints (see cynthiamosser.com/virtual sale) 30% off print reproductions USE CODE: SAVE30 (see cynthiamosser.com/shop-prints ) 30% off notecards + free shipping USE CODE: SAVE30 (see cynthiamosser.com/shop-card...

Happy Thanksgiving.  I am grateful for so many things.  My health, my family, my friends, every and anyone who has supported me and my dream/reality of being an artist through words, purchases, comments and shares.  Thank you. I appreciate you. Love, Cynthia 

Did you know THIS SUNDAY ONLY, Nov. 29th, I'll be having a VIRTUAL SALE on my WEBSITE, where not only will my ORIGINAL PAINTINGS/PRINTS be 50% off, but my popular assorted NOTE CARD sets will be 30% off + Free shipping! Stay in touch with your clients, friends and family authentically! Here is the link for more information:  cynthiamosser.com/events

From what I hear, gratitude is the key to everything! Love, Cynthia ❤️ Read about my one-day sale coming up Sunday, the 29th of November: www.cynthiamosser.com/events

FIRST LIVE EVENT 10 ATTENDEES RECEIVE A FREE & SIGNED LTD EDITION PRINT Sunday, November 29 at 11am PST, I'll be running a LIVE ART STUDIO SALE on my FACEBOOK PAGE ( www.facebook.com/cynthiamosserfineart )! 50% off All Original Art! I am running this in conjunction with Artist Sunday: Artists across the country will be having online sales. This Is The Day to Buy Art From Artists! On the agenda: One-of-a-kind pieces you CANNOT get on my website, stories behind my work I've never told anywhere else, and super special, show-only pricing. It should run just 20-30 minutes, and you can watch it right from your phone or computer. Not to worry if you miss the show, I'll have a replay and the pricing on my website. Highlights: 50% off all originals and hand-pulled prints 30% off reproductions 30% off notecards Can you join me? Bring your favorite beverage of choice, and I'll see you on Sunday, November 29th at 11am ( facebook.com/cynthiamosserfineart ) Here are some details:...

Sometimes a piece of art fits perfectly into a space. Not only size-wise, but thematically. In this case, "Plant Aura" seems to be the one. Look below for amazing information. Love, Cynthia   ❤️ A ONCE-PER-YEAR 50% OFF EVENT will HAPPEN on Sunday November 29. All day. For example, this piece is normally $3000. On 11/29/20 it will be $1500! A link for virtual sale on Sunday November 29 is:  www.cynthiamosser.com/virtualsale  (link not live yet)  All originals will be 50% off this day.   www.cynthiamosser.com/originals   is where you can see them now.   :) Visit my live sale at 11am -11:40am on the same day:  www.facebook.com/cynthiamosserfineart

Sunday, November 29 at 11am, I'll be running a LIVE ART STUDIO SALE on my FACEBOOK PAGE (www.facebook.com/cynthiamosserfineart)! I am running this in conjunction with Artist Sunday: Artists across the country will be having online sales. This Is The Day to Buy Art From Artists! On the agenda: One-of-a-kind pieces you CANNOT get on my website, stories behind my work I've never told anywhere else, and super special, show-only pricing. It should run just 20-30 minutes, and you can watch it right from your phone or computer. Not to worry if you miss the show, I'll have a replay and the pricing on my website. Highlights: 50% off all originals and hand-pulled prints 30% off reproductions 30% off notecards Can you join me? Bring your favorite beverage of choice, and I'll see you on Sunday, November 29th at 11am PST (facebook.com/cynthiamosserfineart)! Here are some details: WHAT: Virtual Live Art Studio Sale WHEN : Sunday, November 29 | 11am - 11:30am PST WHERE: My Facebook ...