Paintings
Cynthia Yachtman
Artist
Statement
I primarily use acrylic paint, latex paints, inks, papers, and charcoal. My images contain many diverse layers of meaning, from the universal to the specific and personal. Many of my works are abstract. I am frequently interested in pattern and/or creating a rich sensual surface by making layer upon layer of marks. There is often an unseen history within these layers as images are obscured and revealed.
These paintings are made with alcohol inks (a very saturated liquid pigment) on Yupo paper (a synthetic non-absorbent paper which allows for great movement and flow of the paint and a few "happy accidents"). The inspiration comes from viewing flowers during our most intense covid times; when not venturing out much, I filled my studio with big bouquets of flowers!
Color Saranda
Color Penenda Tria
Color Trianda Tesera
Ikoshidio
Herculis
Color Triandae
Cynthia Yatchman is a Seattle-based artist and art instructor. A former ceramicist, she received her B.F.A. in painting from the University of Washington. Later, she switched from 3D to 2D and has remained there ever since. She works primarily on paintings, prints and collages. Her art is housed in numerous public and private collections. She has exhibited on both coasts, extensively in the Northwest, including shows at Seattle University, SPU, Shoreline Community College, the Tacoma and Seattle Convention Centers, and the Pacific Science Center. She is a member of the Seattle Print Art Association and COCA , Center of Contemporary Art, and Women Painters of Washington.