Collection: Cindy Bender

A FEW THINGS ABOUT THE ARTIST

1. What do you do when you’re not making art? (Day job etc...).

I love to read fiction, sing, and I walk at least 10k steps every day.

2. Why do you make art?

Making art fulfills a need in me to create. I can’t stop!

3. What inspires you?

I am inspired by the beauty all around me, contrasting values of light and shadow, visiting new places.

4. What/who are your influences?

Hubert Shuptrine, and many local artists inspire me.

5. If you could meet anyone dead or alive who would it be?

I would love to meet Pope Francis, a powerful man who displays humility and compassion.

Read our interview with Cindy Bender in the AllArtWorks Featured Artist Series here.