Hey, I’m Cyndi! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m an Author/Illustrator currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. I studied Graphic Design in college (minoring in English with an interest in creative writing), and early on I pursued a wide variety of freelance projects in these areas.
My love of creative writing led me to a career in music as a songwriter for nearly 15 years, writing (and recording) several songs that have been licensed by Burt’s Bees, Coca-Cola, Oakland A’s, HBO, MTV, and FOX, among others.
I’ve self-published 2 adult nonfiction books: 52 Creative Ways to Connect with Your Kids (a collection of stories from parents around the world) and BAM: Bold Achievement Method (about the power of lifelong learning) as part of collaborative projects.
I’ve always been a bookworm, but when I became a mom to two spirited boys, I fell deeply in love with picture books, savoring the time spent curled up together on the couch reading - the only time they sit still!
No matter the medium, storytelling has always been the central theme of my life. My goal as a children’s author/illustrator is to encourage wonder and showcase the power of imagination in children and the adults who read to them.
Curious about Collaborating?
If you have a project or idea you'd like to discuss with me, or if you are looking to commission a piece, send me a message and tell me about it!
Interesting Facts
Prior to focusing on visual art, I focused on MUSIC. My music has been licensed by Burt’s Bees, the Coca-Cola Company, MTV, HBO, CBS, the Oakland A’s, Tap Tap Revenge app, the Meaning of Maggie book, and more! You can also find a few of my albums on Spotify.
My family had a viral video that received over 40 million views! I filmed the video of my husband beatboxing to my then-18-mo-old son in our kitchen one evening after dinner, and literally overnight we had a licensing deal, an interview with ABC, and people all over the world sharing our little kitchen video.
In college (in Athens, Georgia), I wrote a song called “California Waiting,” then 2 years later, my husband and I headed west so he could go to the San Francisco Circus Center. We camped across the country, with only had what we could fit in our van. We didn’t have a place to live or jobs to bring in $ until a few weeks after we arrived. This sense of adventure inspires the visual art I create today.