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Little House On The Cherry

Original 16 x 16 painting - acrylic on stretched canvas Just posted in my shop on etsy.  Yes, a little bit different than my normal landscapes.  Not so much a color explosion of sky and hills this time, rather a contemporary portrait turned landscape.  Now that I have depicted home sweet home to be located… Continue reading Little House On The Cherry

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House Builds a Rocketship

Just posted on etsy!  This painting is from page 26 from my new book just released last month "House".  If you don't yet have a copy of the book and are following my page illustration releases, are you getting that my husband and I went with "imagination" as the theme of this book 🙂  I… Continue reading House Builds a Rocketship

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Moon Clouds

Sold to a collector in Georgia.  (original 12x24 acrylic on canvas painting) This painting is now available in a limited edition print of only 5.  Some of my prints are made available as a larger open edition unsigned poster print.  This print will not be...just the 5 I've made.  So if you like, go grab! … Continue reading Moon Clouds

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New Children’s Book Just Released!

Artist Cindy Thornton is known for her whimsical landscapes and imaginative storybook-style illustrations. Her vibrant, colorful art is showcased in House, a picture book for all ages that brings to life one of her favorite subjects. The curious title character has many unexpected adventures when he decides to leave the comfort of his simple hill and explore the unknown world below. He swims with sharks, flies with jets, plans a mission to outer space, and eventually discovers what is truly important to him.