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A close-up oil painting captures a Border Collie's soulful gaze, rendered in rich browns and grays.

Cynthia Barnes

Pet portraits! Both acrylic paint and watercolor options.

Portrait of Cynthia Barnes

Public art commissions

Based in: Boulder County
Works in: Oil & Acrylic · Watercolor
Styles: Expressionism
Subjects: Wildlife · Portrait · Figure

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Cynthia Barnes

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An oil painting depicts a golden retriever looking up at a bee against a dark, textured background.

A painted portrait of a long-haired dachshund in earthy tones of Merlin, Zeus, and Taupe.

An expressive oil painting of a brindle mastiff portrait with a textured gray background.

A watercolor portrait of a fluffy white dog with a blue background, capturing its gentle expression.

A close-up oil painting captures a Border Collie's soulful gaze, rendered in rich browns and grays.

A painting of a yellow Labrador dog with its tongue hanging out, rendered in oil and acrylic.

A chocolate labrador sits next to a sunflower on a weathered wooden background, rendered in oil.

An oil painting of a bulldog with a decorative embroidered frame against a blue background.

A striking oil painting captures a white dog's portrait against a vibrant Old Brick background.

An oil painting of a black poodle wearing a red collar with a tag, set against a textured background.

An oil painting of a dog with expressive eyes and a blue collar against a muted background.

An oil painting of an orange tabby cat resting on a patterned blanket, rendered in muted tones of Soya Bean and Dove Gray.

An oil painting of a scruffy terrier dog with expressive eyes, rendered in shades of gravel and abbey.

A shaggy black and white dog is captured in an expressive oil painting with a muted palette.

An expressive oil painting of a horse's head on a weathered wood panel, rendered in shades of silver and gray.

A striking oil painting captures a white dog's portrait against a bold red background, showcasing expressive brushwork.

An expressive oil painting depicts two children, one holding the other, surrounded by vibrant red flowers and a warm yellow background.

A yellow labrador portrait in oil on canvas, featuring a soft amber and slate gray palette.

A painting of a yellow Labrador dog with its tongue hanging out, rendered in oil and acrylic.

A black dog is surrounded by butterflies in this oil painting with a soft amber and champagne background.

A tabby cat is depicted in an oil painting with a vibrant pomegranate background.

An oil painting captures the intense gaze of an Australian Shepherd with a palette of ash, pearl bush, and pale oyster.

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An artist's studio space with paintings, art supplies, and pets.

Artwork © Cynthia Barnes.

About the artist.

Pet portraits! Both acrylic paint and watercolor options. I combine my love for pets with my love for painting! I am a realistic painter yet I also love the look and feel of art media, so my artworks are painterly, textural and expressive!

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