Cindy Baron
Nationally recognized in both watercolors and oils, painting the grand
landscapes of the western mountains and coastal shorelines.
Cindy was raised in South Bend, Indiana and has had the experience of living all over
the country. Her art career started early when her 1st. grade teacher noticed her
drawings, which lead to weekends assisting teachers through high school at the Art
Center in town. A full time artist, she conducts workshops across the country and
internationally and has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design in their
Continuing Ed., Department.
Her passion in the arts began with pastels, which then led to watercolors and in
2000 was awarded signature status of The American Watercolor Society. In 2012,
she became a signature member of Oil Painters of America and in 2018 a Master
Signature of OPA. She is among a select group of artists that has received
acknowledgment from her peers in both mediums. A plein-air painter enthusiast
and her extensive travels, have given Cindy an abundance of information and
knowledge, which she shares with her students. She has become a highly sought
after instructor, teaching her skills around the country and Continuing Education
classes to teachers. She has had the privilege of judging many award shows and has
been featured in numerous publications.
Her paintings reflect the beauty that is 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 friend. The versatility of mediums, subjects, keeps her
energized, excited and creative. She finds that each medium has influenced the
other, which gives her paintings a wall of their own.
Accomplishments, Shows:
Oil Painters of America, Award of Excellance 2023
Booth Museum, Plein Air Painters of America, Show 2023
Hilbert Museum, Orange, California, permanent collection
The Great American West 50th Anniversary Show, Settlers West Gallery 2021
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction 2021, 2022, 2023
Plein Air Painters of America, PAPA, signature status 2021
Laguna Invitational, Award of Excellence 2020
Cover of Plein-Air Magazine, article on watercolors, Aug/Sept 2020
Cover of Southwest Magazine, Feb 2019
Laguna Invitational, Western Art and Architecture Award 2019
California Art Club, Gold Medal Show 2019, 2020, 2022 Award
Oil Painters of America, Master Signature Artist 2018
Laguna Invitational, Best in Show 2018
Laguna Invitational, Irvine Museum Award of Excellence 2018
Works on Paper, Irvine Museum Show 2018
American Impressionist Society, Juried National Show 2018
Oil Painters of America, National Show 2010 to 2022
Plein Air Convention, Faculty, 2016 ,2017 ,2018, 2019
Catalina Wild Side Show, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, Paint the Parks, Best in Show 2017 Show
Laguna Plein Air Painters Assn. 2nd Place Award “Waterworks” 2018
Laguna Plein Air Painters Assn. 1st. Place Award “Waterworks” 2017
Olmsted Invitational 2017 Best Urban Landscape Award
American Impressionist Society, Signature Status 2017
American Masters Show, Salmagundi Club 2016
Laguna Plein Air Invitational, Artistic Palette Award 2016
American Impressionist Society, Honorable Mention 2016
RMPAP, Award of Excellence 2016 Teton National Park
Plein-Air Convention 2016 Stage demo and field painter
Olmsted Invitational Award 2016
Laguna Plein Air Invitational, Plein Air Award 2015
American Masters Show, Salmagundi Club 2015, 2016
35th International Maritime, Mystic, David Thimgan Award 2014 American Watercolor
Society, signature status 2000
OPA Awarded signature status 2012
OPA National Show, Landscape Merit Award 2011
OPA National Show, 2010 to 2014
OPA Eastern Regional 2009 to 2013
Salon Legacy, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, Texas,
Easton Plein-Air, Maryland, 2013 Quick Draw Award
Sedona Plein-Air, Ariz. 2014
International Maritime Show, Mystic, Ct. 2010 to 2014
Modern Marine Masters Show, Mystic, Ct. 2010 to 2014
American Impressionist Society, 2013, 2014, 2015 Arts for the Parks, Honorable Award
2006
Journey Home Gallery Solo Show, 2005, 2006
Allentown Arts Festival, Best of Show Award
Fairfax Fine Arts, Virginia, Solo Show 2001
American Watercolor Society shows 1994 to 2001
St Joe Valley Watercolor Society from 1986 to 2008
Southern Allegany Museum of Art 1986 to1992
Publications;
Watercolor Magazine, Jan issue, article 2021
Plein-Air Magazine, article and cover Aug/Sept issue 2020 Southwest Art Magazine,
featured article and Cover 2020
Southwest Art Magazine, Cover, editorial 2018
The Art of Plein-Air Painting, written by Stephen Doherty 2017 Plein-Air Magazine, artist
Profile, March issue 2016
Southwest Art Magazine, Women of Note... 2015
Plein-Air Magazine, Artist Profile, March issue 2014
The Artist Magazine, 1999 Profile
The Artist Magazine, 1995 3rd Place Award
Southwest Art, The Art Collector, Art Connoisseur
Coastal Life Magazine 2009
Big Sky Journal, Homestead Magazine 2009
The Artist Touch 4
Galleries;
Highlands Art Gallery, Lambertville, New Jersey
William A. Karges Fine Art Gallery, Carmel, California
A Banks Gallery, Bozeman, Montana
Tilting Wheel Gallery, Manchester, Vermont
Settlers West, Tucson, Arizona
Association, Leagues;
PAPA, Plein Air Painters of America
Oil Painters of America, Master OPAM
American Watercolor Society, Signature Member Oil Painters of America, Master
American Impressionist Society, Signature Member
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Master Artist California Art Club
Videos
Watercolor video 2018 “Secrets to Luminous Watercolors” 2018
Elegant Landscapes, Oil video 2021
