Cynthia Peterson is a realist whose roots are in the classical tradition. "I have a firm belief in the benefit of an academic foundation, particularly in drawing" says Peterson. This emphasis on strong drawing skill can be seen in her own artwork, which includes drawing, oil painting, watercolor and egg tempera. She has exhibited in many solo and national exhibitions including the Rocky Mountain National and Colored Pencil Society International exhibitions. Ms. Peterson has received awards from the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA and more. Her work has been published in Watercolor Magic, The Best of Watercolor, The Best of Colored Pencil and Artist's Magazine. She holds a BFA degree from Northern Arizona University, and a MFA from Arizona State University. She teaches Drawing, Oil Painting and Watercolor classes.