Cynthia Mosser

In the 2000's, there was this beautiful design store in NW Portland called Relish. I adored the colors, objects and fabrics, so much so that I made a painting inspired by the very place. Although Relish no longer exists, this painting still does. Love, Cynthia ❤️ "Swim Puff (relish)" India ink pen, acrylic paint, encaustic medium, oil paint on birch board 14 x 22 in $1300 See it here on my website: http://tiny.cc/swim_puff_relish  

Creating this bubble shape comes very naturally to me. So why not make endless fun? Love, Cynthia ❤️ See more illustrations at www.cynthiamosser.com

There are times when you have the desire to break out of the norm. In "Fraternal Foliage (ocean)", I would normally paint it on a square board, but in this case, I thought "Round shapes, round board, yes!" I made six paintings, all on oval boards. Here, I tried to find colors that reminded me of the ocean, hence the title. With love, Cynthia❤️ Check this baby out at: http://tiny.cc/ff_ocean_mosser

Sometimes drawings just happen. In this case, it seems to be some sort of decorative biomorphic shape. Have a great day. Cynthia 🔴 See more biomorphic art at www.cynthiamosser.com

Not only do plants inspire me, but decorative elements as well. Ovals, eggs, swirls, crowns, they're all fair game, and architecture is where I originally found inspiration. We may overlook these little bits of fun on the edge of a cornice, but having them there, makes for a surprise when you really look.  This gouache (matte watercolor) painting is called "Princess II".  9 x 7 inches. $325. Includes an 8-ply mat and acid-free backing. See it here at: tiny.cc/princess_2_mosser Love, Cynthia 💓 Image source: user6702303

I am going to go out on a limb and say that everyone has a favorite shape. Round, rectilinear, trapezoid. My favorite shape is an oval, like an egg, which reminds me of the idea life or potential. The question is why. This drawing is a riff on "Puff Paradise", which also incorporates ovals (and swirls). Let me know your favorite shape! Love, Cynthia ❤️ See more fun shapes at www.cynthiamosser.com/explosions

Every time I start a new sketchbook, I illustrate the month/year on the first page. In this case, January 2021. Let's make 2021 amazing! Love, Cynthia ❤️ See more illustrations at: www.cynthiamosser.com/illustrations

Nature always provides the best color schemes. "Puff Paradise I" is inspired by the colors of a watermelon: Pink, green and red. Of course the shapes are oval (like a watermelon), but the rest is a playful composition of using biomorphic shapes and architectural swirls. Painted using gouache (matte watercolor), and frame-ready, as it is matted to 11 x 14 in. $325. Love, Cynthia See this painting on my website at: http://tiny.cc/puff_paradise_1 Frame source: vanitjan

  Playing around in my sketchbook is one of my greatest joys. Here is today's doodle. Love, Cynthia ❤️ Looking for happy imagery? Check out my website at: www.cynthiamosser.com #cynthiamosser #art #illustration #drawing #doodle #blue

This may sound unbelievable, but I recently found this painting, thinking I had sold it. A riotous combination of biomorphic shapes and bright color, it is called "Golden Doodle IV". 9 x 7 inches. Gouache on Museum Board. Matted, to the size of 14 x 11 in. $325 Love, Cynthia ❤️ See this painting on my website at: www.tiny.cc/golden_doodle_iv #cynthiamosser #frameandphotobyjcomp #art #gouache #painting Image source: jcomp

Sometimes you find inspiration from other designers. In this case, Enrique Gillet's work inspired me. Designs from the 1920's book Vines Decorativas shows gorgeous Art Nouveau work, and I love anything that incorporates design and plant-like elements. Have a great day. Love, Cynthia ❤️ See more of my illustrations at: www.cynthiamosser.com/illustrations

Bringing the outside inside, is the theme of Fraternal Foliage (green). I grew up around lush Pacific Northwest greenery where leaves are abundant, so I made a painting as an ode to plants. Love, Cynthia ❤️ This image is available as an original at: http://tiny.cc/ff_green #cynthiamosser #art #original #painting #foliage #green #interiors

Repetition is something humans appreciate, whether it the pattern on our favorite shirt, or even our heartbeat. The certainty of it creates comfort. In this drawing, I repeated the same shape, but tried to jazz it up with line and value. ❤️ Cynthia See more pattern-like designs at: www.cynthiamosser.com #cynthiamosser #art #repetition #pattern #shape #surfacedesign

Do you have your 2021 Cynthia Mosser calendar yet? You can order one right here! I am having them printed locally. Below are two image examples. Printed on 110# cardstock, 8.5 x 11 in (which opens up to 17 x 11 in on the wall Wire bound with a hole punch. Cost $35 (price includes shipping) ORDER HERE: https://www.cynthiamosser.com/calendar-2021  

With the New Year brings new possibilities, which is exciting. You can reinvent yourself, improve that which requires improving, and make something new. In this illustration, I am creating the feeling of abundance and opportunity, from experience, I know I hold the key. Love, Cynthia