A little about me…

Hi, I’m Cynthia — artist, mom, veteran, software developer, Swiftie, and a deeply feeling human. My work lives where emotion and imagination meet. Whether I’m painting a beloved pet, transforming an everyday object, or sketching something pulled from a dream, everything I create is rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and connection.

I’m autistic, which means I tend to experience the world with a little extra intensity — and a lot of curiosity. Art, writing and other creative outlets have always been how I process what I feel but don’t always have words for. It’s where I find clarity in chaos, beauty in the overlooked, and meaning in the everyday moments that might otherwise pass quietly.

Outside of the studio, my life is a blend of different worlds — motherhood, technology, music, and creativity all woven together. I spend my days writing code as a software developer, and my nights and weekends bringing ideas to life through paint, mixed media, and storytelling. Being a veteran shaped how I see resilience and connection, and Taylor Swift’s storytelling has always inspired the way I think about emotion and narrative in art.

Over the years, I’ve explored a wide range of mediums — from acrylic painting and illustration to mixed-media objects and custom pieces that blur the line between art and keepsake. I’m drawn to stories that stick: favorite characters, meaningful memories, and moments that deserve to exist outside of time.

Custom work has become a natural extension of that process. Sometimes people come to me with a full idea, and sometimes it’s just a small spark — either way, I love figuring it out together and creating something that feels truly personal.

If it makes my heart ache in the best way, I probably want to turn it into art.

Thank you for being here and sharing in this part of my journey… I hope something here resonates with you!