About

Cynthia Duff, a Colorado native, was inspired by her family’s passion for art, music and nature. Her strength in design is attributed to training and working as a commercial artist in corporate and marketing design.

She lived in Grand Island, Nebraska where her two children were born. It was during this time she had the opportunity to observe Sand Hill Cranes in the Platte River Valley. She began to incorporate them into her artwork and became know as the “Crane Lady.” Cynthia currently resides in Grand Junction Colorado, where she captures the stunning vistas and wildlife of the magnificent West.

Most known for her painting on birchwood. Her technique evolved from bending pieces of birchwood after applying acrylic paint, revealing the rich wood grain below. Gold leaf is applied to embellish her creations and varnish and special paints ensure durability.

Movement transform Cynthia’s art as her experiences and keen sense of observation are reflected in her pieces. She accentuates the chemistry of color and shapes of nature, capturing the music in the air, interpreting visual wind chimes on wood, canvas and paper.

Cynthia has been acknowledged by; Legends of the Cranes, Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Nebraska Life, Grand Valley Magazine, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector and “Outdoor Life”, a PBS series. Her publications include; Prairie Meditations, Kindred Spirits, Here’s Cheers and Crane Essence books in collaboration with poet Trish Moon-Beem.

Cynthia’s works are shown all over the world and housed in corporate and private collections throughout the United States.