About

Artist Bio

Cindy Waitt was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. 53 years later, she still resides there. She is an occasional non-fiction writer and specializes in interviewing. She has both an English and a Social Work degree, and could never decide whether to write and paint, or pursue social work and philanthropy, so she does both.

After stints in free lance writing and public relations, she began a career in social work in 1984. She spent nearly 10 years at a residential treatment center for at risk youth, working with clients and their families.

1993 marked the beginning of her career in philanthropy. She prioritizes issues concerning the empowerment of women and specializes in violence prevention . She considers herself blessed to be able to contribute what she can.

She is the mother of a 28 year old son Ben, a sister of Norm and Marcia and Ted, daughter of the late Norman Waitt and the very active  Joan Waitt, and partner with a wonderful man named Eric.

Her art is just her own.

Artist Statement

I began painting as therapy after the death of my father in 2003, when an art teacher friend of mine gave me a set of watercolors. I’ve had no formal training, but I have great respect for those who have. Some people have told me that instruction might actually get in the way of my intuitive process, which I believe is responsible for the creations that come through that process.

I start with shapes, generally, and mix colors I find pleasing. I usually then start turning the paper this way and that to see if anything emerges. I use a lot of paint, and at times, will do a Rorschach, which tends to give some of the paintings their texture, generally not seen in watercolors. I’ve dabbled with mixing watercolor and acrylic, using water to mix colors and soften the shapes.

Usually, what I see is a very abstract form of landscape, seascape, outer space as I dream it to be , or places we can only imagine. When something starts to emerge, I add to it, and then cut and edit the look that feels right to me.That’s why they are so small. I’m working on enlarging my pieces, but for now, I like the look. I can’t speak for all artists as to their statements, purpose, or intentions. My intention is simple.

I love to create beauty and love to share it with others.

Enjoy.