Testimonials:
"Cynthia is the most inspiring artist and teacher I have come across. She helped to unlock my passion for art and helped me hurdle the fear I had in getting started or even in making mistakes. This class has helped me find more peace and happiness in all other parts of my life through my expression and joy in painting. Thank you Cynthia- you help people not just in art but in life!"     L.K.    2015

"I give Cynthia 5 Stars for her teachings.  I started off in August with the mindset that I would take the class for one month, to my surprise it's December and I'm still taking classes,.. lol. I have learned a tremendous amount about art, techniques and various applications, using acrylics, oils, mixed media and gels.  Her classes are designed for people who have an interest in expanding their art horizon with a serious, well respected artist. If you have the vision, Cynthia will get you there!, no questions asked!  I'm now addicted to art and learning more!"   Jimmy P.  2013

"Cynthia's painting class helped boost my confidence and revived my soul and passion for art.  I have always wanted to take painting classes, but my high school art teacher made me think I wasn't good at art.  Therefore I didn't pursue it until I saw a groupon to take painting classes a Cynthia's studio.  I bought it right away, and it unleashed a creative side of me that I never knew I had.  Through the art classes, I not only learned how to paint correctly, but I was able to express my heart and soul on a canvas.  The studio environment allowed me to do that.  Also, Cynthia's warm and caring soul encouraged us to love and enjoy painting and the beauty of our surroundings.  She allowed me to paint freely with guidance to provide me with the right amount of balance in my paintings.  Painting at Cynthia's studio was one of the best things I did.  I took so much away from her studio.  If you want to unleash your inner passion and soul, paint at Cynthia's studio.  If you want to just paint for fun or if you want to release stress, paint at her studio.  It is also a great way to meet a lot of new and exciting people that have traveled to many places.  I'm so glad I joined her studio!!! :)"  Christy 2012

"Cynthia “Cyn” Chartier is the unusual combination of great artist and great teacher.  Only two classes with her and am learning techniques and materials have not heard from other instructors of my past. In her studio in South Side of Lamar — filled with easels, paints, supplies and magnificent view she is warm, encouraging and supportive to each student and demonstrates applications while others are free to listen. Music plays.  Cats roam.  Time disappears. Paint brushes and palette knives move across the canvas.  All experiment with materials, themes, and move slowly into the artistic zone." -Jenn Ash