Cindy Lenig Cossu, a long term Gresham, Oregon resident, Artist, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), Curator, Art Advocate and Community Volunteer. Cindy is an experienced visual arts instructor focusing on Zentangle art, drawing, mixed media, and painting.

 

Cindy has served on various art committees supporting arts in the greater Gresham area. Currently, Cindy is the President for GALA and the Vice President for Center for the Arts Foundation. She has received various awards from local art shows and has the pleasure of being a commissioned artist.

 

Cindy has been creating and exploring art since childhood. She studied art at Lewis and Clark College graduating with a Political Science degree. In addition, she continued her graduate studies earning a Master's in Education with a minor in Education Technology Leadership from Concordia University. Additionally, she completed graduate studies at PSU in Organization Development and Adult Education. Cindy is a graduate of the Young Audiences Teaching Artist Cohort program. 

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Cindy is best known in her own art practice for vibrant contemporary acrylic paintings portraying both realism and playful impressionism. Her trademark is the use of abundant textures, layers, and sculpting technique, her style is intuitive, organic, and instinctive.

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"Art is my way of tapping into the rich poetry of heart and soul. Creating art is a journey that allows me to slow down, reflect on the world around me and experience life optimistically. "

Cindy Lenig Cossu