Cynthia Bernd:  A Symphony of Texture and Nature

Cynthia Bernd is a self taught multi-diciplinary artist based in Fresno, California, whose work celebrates the natural world through a rich tactile lens. Specializing in landscapes, seascapes, animals, and florals. Cynthia creates with a diverse palette of oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastels. Her signature style is defined by the use of texture modeling paste and some acrylic pens, resulting in layered three dimensional pieces that invite viewers to experience art through both site and touch. Cynthia's creative journey is a true family affair, deeply supported by her children and husband, Stephen Bernd. A prominent figure in the local music scene playing guitar. At Cynthia's shows, Steve provides an immersive atmosphere with live guitar over soundtracks of contemporary jazz, lite rock, R&B, folk and soul.

Under the mentorship of Anne Whitehurst, Cynthia has cultivated a practice that is both exploratory and community focused. Her work is a staple of the central valley and mountain art scenes, with exhibitions at The Yosemite Art gallery, Wine Tails Wine Bar, Fair Field Inn, Body's by Boyd in Oakhurst. She has been featured at The Big Fresno Fair, Sorenson's Art Gallery and the prestigious Arts Alive in Agriculture exhibition. A participant in Fresno and Oakhurst Art Hops, Cynthia has sold a number of original pieces and accepts private commissions. She is  currently developing an enchanting new series of florals adorned with handcrafted , beaded, and jeweled butterflies and dragonflies, and bees,  representing her latest evolution in bringing whimsical , high-end elegance to the canvas.