Voyage of Discovery is on permanent display at The Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico!

I'm so excited and grateful that Voyage of Discovery is on permanent display at The Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico!

Voyage of Discovery 24″x36″ Oil and Mixed Media installed at Serenity Mesa Youth Recovery Center, in Albuquerque, NM

 

 

 

Voyage of Discovery 24″x36″ Oil and Mixed Media

Voyage of Discovery was inspired by the captivating yet understated colors and shapes that gradually appear in the early winter landscape as the seasons change. The title comes from collage elements in the piece that read “Life is a Voyage of Discovery”.
 

3 Paintings Now In The Permanant Collection at Cushman & Wakefield!

Crash Into You 36"x36" Abstract Oil Painting

Tomorrow Blooms 36"x36" Abstract Oil Painting

Integral Response 36"x36" Abstract Oil Painting

I'm so excited and grateful to see my paintings installed at the new Cushman & Wakefield corporate headquarters in Charlotte North Carolina!

Radiant Horizon Has A New Home In Columbia!

Radiant Horizon in Columbia

Radiant Horizon 30"x30" Abstract Oil Painting

I'm so grateful and excited that Radiant Horizon has a new home all the way in Columbia!

I'm So Honored That Three of My Paintings Are Giving Hope

Blessing Moon Abstract Oil Painting 24"x24"

City Rising Abstract Oil Painting 30"x40"

Never Look Back Abstract Oil Painting 24"x24"

I just can't tell you how touched I was when I found out that these 3 paintings I sold recently to a sweet man in the UK were bought as a gift for his wife to give her hope
as she battles cancer.

Showing on Santa Fe: New Art by Cynthia Ligeros at Gallery at Studio J

 I'm honored to be showing at Gallery at Studio J!

Higher Than The Soul Can Hope 48x48 Abstract Oil Painting

Higher Than The Soul Can Hope is an exhibition of some of my newest abstract oil paintings from April 19th to May 13th, 2017

The opening reception with light refreshments is on Friday April 21st from 6-8pm. 

The First Friday Art Walk reception is May 5th from 6-8pm.

Gallery at Studio J is located at 742 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO in The Santa Fe Arts District

For more information call: 303-669-8991 or Email: galleryatstudioj@gmail.com

Sneak Peak of the Show:

See more new work on my website at www.cynthialigeros.com

6 paintings now showing at Artist's Showplace Gallery!

I'm excited to announce that some of my abstract oil paintings are now showing at Artist's Showplace Gallery In Dallas, Texas. I recently shipped six paintings to the gallery:

• Penumbra Sunset
• Promise of Spring
• Storm Moon
• Spirit of Night
• Tempest
• Farewell 

I'm thrilled to be a part of the thriving North Dallas art scene!

Penumbra Sunset and Promise of Spring at Artist's Showplace

The Artist's Showplace Gallery is a 12,000 square foot gallery space committed to showing an extensive collection of painters, sculptures, and modern masters. If you're in the North Dallas area, I'd like to invite you to check out my art work!

THE ARTISTS' SHOWPLACE GALLERY

15615 Coit Road, Suite 230

Dallas, Texas 75248

972-233-1223 

TheArtistsShowplace.com 

Farewell 20"x20" Abstract Oil Painting

 

Tempest 36"x36" Abstract Oil Painting

3 paintings now in the permanent art collection at CU Boulder!

My paintings on permanent display at CU Boulder

The newly remodeled Arts & Sciences building

Truth, Soul, Desire 40×40 Abstract Oil and Gold Leaf

I'm excited to announce that three of my oil paintings were recently purchased for permanent display in the Ketchum Arts & Sciences building at CU Boulder! The building was reopened this spring after an extensive  remodel. I hope the students and faculty at CU will enjoy and be inspired every day by Forgotten Spring, Parade of Promises, and Truth, Soul, Desire!

Parade of Promises 30×48 Abstract Oil Painting

Forgotten Spring 24×30 Abstract Oil Painting

Featured Abstract Oil Painting: Secret In The Sky

Secret in the Sky is about gaining perspective on your life.

When I started this painting, at first I couldn't connect to it. I felt too close to really see it, so I couldn't finish it. Instead, I turned it to face the wall.

A month later, when I finally turned it around and looked at it again, I started to see how the circles and negative space played off of each other.

It looked a little planetary, a little otherworldly. Like a photo of space. So I added trails of light around the circles to harmonize them and bring them into a balanced coexistence.

The “secret” in the title is about gaining perspective on your life. Sometimes, when you look up into the sky, it makes you realize that your troubles aren't really all that big in the vastness of the universe.

Every once in a while, we all need to get that kind of perspective. It makes all the difference.

 

Secret In The Sky is painted in oil with gold leaf on a 20" round canvas.

You can see Secret In The Sky, and other new paintings on my website, cynthialigeros.com. Thanks so much for looking! 

Truth | Soul | Desire: My New Abstract Art Exhibition

 I'm honored to be showing at Gallery at Studio J!

Truth, Soul, Desire 40"x40" Oil on Canvas

Truth | Soul | Desire is an exhibition of some of my newest abstract oil paintings through the end of July.

Collector's Night Art Walk is July 17th.

Gallery at Studio J is located at 742 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO in The Santa Fe Arts District

For more information call: 303-669-8991 or Email: galleryatstudioj@gmail.com

Where the Stars Fall 48″x 48″ Abstract Oil and Gold Leaf

Soiree and Art Auction at the Denver Mayor's House

You can enjoy marvelous cocktails and delicious hors d'oeuvres all while bidding on fine art!

I'm honored to be a part of the Cableland After Dark Party and Art Auction benefiting history education of Denver students.

My abstract oil painting "Long Night's Moon" will be up for bidding along with more than 25 works of fine art created by local artists.

It's a fun and exciting way to raise money for history education in Denver.

Long Night's Moon 36"x36" Oil on Canvas

The auction goes from 6:30-10pm at Cableland, the official residence of the Denver Mayor, on Friday April 11th. To purchase tickets visit www.cablelandafterdark.org.

Tickets are $35 for one or $60 for two.

Entertainment will be provided by Denver First Lady, Mary Louise Lee and Elizabeth Rose!

Hope to see you there!

What's your favorite charity that you like to support? Let me know in the comments.

The New Home for my Oil Painting Resolution

I absolutely love it when one of my collectors shares a photo of my artwork hanging in their home! I am thrilled to see how my oil painting Resolution complements this amazing decor! 

Knowing that somebody truly appreciates my art makes it all worthwhile. It's wonderful to see my work displayed with pride.

Resolution is a 30"x40" oil painting on canvas.

I also have many other abstract oil paintings on my website, cynthialigeros.com, and on UGallery.com. Feel free to contact me for information about art prints or commissions.

Featured Abstract Oil Painting: Autumn's Hollow

Autumn's Hollow was inspired by a rainy night-time drive in late summer. The glow of tail lights on the windshield reminded me of a bold skyline of autumn leaves.

It made me want to experiment with the idea of circles changing colors, to represent the transitions of life -- from one time in your life to another, from one season into the next.

Autumn's Hollow is 12" x 12" and is currently available at Ugallery.com.

I also have other abstract oil paintings for sale on my website, cynthialigeros.com, and on UGallery.com. Thanks so much for looking!

2013 Art for Life at Abend Gallery

Primordial IV oil on canvas
24"x24" by Cynthia Ligeros

I'm super excited to be a part of the Art for Life silent art auction benefiting Project Angel Heart again this year.  My abstract oil painting "Primordial IV" will be up for bidding along with more than 100 works of fine art created by local and nationally recognized artists.

It's an exciting way to help Project Angel Heart provide meals for those coping with life-threatening illness.

The auction goes from 6-10pm at 2260 E. Colfax Ave Friday May 17th. To purchase tickets visit www.projectangelheart.org.

Tickets are $65 for one or $120 for two. You can enjoy marvelous cocktails, wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres and dessert all while bidding on fine art at Abend Gallery.

Hope to see you there!

Do you have a favorite charity that you like to support? Tell me in the comments.

One Crazy Way to Build Art Into Your Home (You Won't Believe It!)

This 20-foot-wide mural is just a small detail
of my abstract oil painting Luminous Night,
printed on recycled concrete tiles.

Art doesn't have to be something you hang on the wall. It can actually be the wall.

This week, my oil painting Luminous Night was turned into a 20-foot-wide mural, printed on concrete tiles made of recycled glass, using a $6 million printer.

The mural is on display in a tile showroom here in Denver.

This is just one example of the interesting ways you can incorporate art into your life today.

So be brave, think outside the box. Look for new ways that you can build art into your everyday life.

Don't be afraid to experiment!

Featured Abstract Oil Painting: Bare Winter

Bare Winter 24"x24" Oil on Canvas

I created “Bare Winter” with the subdued colors of an early winter sunrise in mind. My original inspiration was purely visual: the contrast of the cold winter night giving way to the first light of the sun.

Then I came to see that the warm light breaking through the cold was powerfully symbolic. In his 'Ode to the West Wind', Shelley wrote:

“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”

For me, the sun on winter snow is a metaphor for healing. No matter where you are in life, there’s always hope. Sooner or later, the winter will thaw and the spring will come.

Bare Winter is 24" x 24" and is currently available from my studio with free shipping at cynthialigeros.com.

I also have other abstract oil paintings for sale on my website, cynthialigeros.com, and on UGallery.com. Thanks so much for looking!

Featured Abstract Oil Painting: Long Night's Moon

Long Night's Moon 36"x36" Oil on Canvas

The magical light of the December moon, or the Long Night’s Moon, inspired me to create a painting of the same name. The full Long Night’s Moon appears near the winter solstice, the darkest time of year. This contrast between light and darkness makes the glow of moonlight especially poignant.

I was intrigued by the December midwinter moon because the long arc of the moon’s path above the horizon makes it the most visible moon of the year. To capture the feel of the brilliant moonlight reflecting off of the snow-covered city, I built up layers of paint with a palette knife to give the piece depth and luminosity.

Long Night's Moon is 36" x 36" and is currently available from my studio with free shipping at cynthialigeros.com.

I also have other abstract oil paintings for sale on my website, cynthialigeros.com, and on UGallery.com. Thanks so much for looking!

Featured Artwork: i carry your heart

i carry your heart 24"x24" Oil on Canvas

The poem i carry your heart by EE Cummings inspired me to create an oil painting with the same title. I was especially moved by the ending of the poem:

here is the deepest secret...
this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart...
i carry your heart
(i carry it in my heart) 

I wanted to capture the raw emotion of the poem and portray what it means to me on canvas. I hope that my painting inspires someone as much as the poem inspired me.

i carry your heart is 24" x 24" and is currently available at UGallery.com. They will be offering 20% off all art this Thanksgiving weekend!

I have other abstract oil paintings on view at UGallery.com, and at my website, cynthialigeros.com. Thanks so much for looking!

Featured Artwork: Mansions of the Sky

Mansions of the Sky 30"x30" Oil & Gold Leaf on Canvas

The enchanting colors of late fall at twilight inspired me to create Mansions of the Sky. I tried to capture the emotion of those brilliant colors contrasting against the graying horizon. I used just a bit of gold leaf to portray the shimmer of the late day sunlight on the autumn leaves.

Mansions of the Sky is 30" x 30" and is currently available at UGallery.com. They will be offering 20% off all art this Thanksgiving weekend.

I have other fall inspired abstract oil paintings on view at UGallery.com, and at my website, cynthialigeros.com. Thanks so much for looking!

Featured Artwork: This is Not the End

This is Not the End 36"x36" Oil & Gold Leaf on Canvas

I created This is Not the End after I'd been injured and unable to work in my studio. The physical act of standing and painting had become difficult, and so I painted in short bursts as I slowly started to heal. I wasn't sure if I would ever finish it.

One day, I scrawled something across the bottom: "We are all of us living at the edge of the supreme." It was completely spontaneous, and the words aren't really legible in the painting. But they inspired me.

When I finished the painting, it felt like a triumph. It was my comeback painting. And I hope that it inspires someone to triumph over whatever adversity they face in their life.

This is Not the End is painted in oil with gold leaf on canvas. It measures 36" x 36" and is now available at UGallery.com.

I have many other abstract oil paintings on view at UGallery.com, and at my website, cynthialigeros.com. Thanks so much for looking!

Featured Artwork: Breath of Autumn

I created Breath of Autumn with the amazing changing colors of early fall in mind. I used some of those same colors and the raw emotion they inspired. Gold leaf with oil paint was the perfect way to capture the feel of the autumn sunlight reflecting off of newly golden leaves.

Breath of Autumn is 30" x 30" and is currently available at UGallery.com. Right now, I'm featured in UGallery's Top 20 Artists sale, so from now until Tuesday, Oct. 30, you can save 20% off of any of my paintings with code top20.

I have other fall inspired abstract oil paintings on view at UGallery.com, and at my website, cynthialigeros.com. Thanks for looking!