Artist Statement:


I have been an oil painter for over twenty years and love the oil media because of the rich colors and
many ways of blending, scumbling, and glazing, producing infinite variety of textured effects. I approach
many of my canvases with a monochromatic undertone and proceed with the indirect method of layering
paint. The end result usually appears as soft textures with many brush strokes, and warmth from the
undertone.
Interpretive realism is my style of doing primarily landscapes of common everyday places. As a
persistent observer, I'm always looking and checking for my next motif. I single out something that
intrigues me and then the composition is determined by the condition and direction of the lighting. Strong
sunshine in contrast with long cool shadows is the lighting I favor. Many times I will incorporate an
animal or person in the landscape to help depict a story or cue in on the focal point.
I try to evoke a feeling of pleasure, serenity, or beauty in all my artwork. This I accomplish by
dramatizing what I see to make it even better than real life. I am communicating a particular moment or
place to the viewer in a matter that is appealing and uplifting.


Contact Information:
Cynthia Tumpach
2753 Delvoye Ct.
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 434-0651
Dtumpk@yahoo.com