Our New Location and Grand Re-Opening June 24th!

After 11 joyous years, Cyndy Carstens is moving her studio and gallery, Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery, to a new location! Cyndy enjoyed her former gallery location very much, with its vibrant and neighborly community, quaint courtyard, and incredible memories, but the opportunity to move presented itself, and she took the leap! The decision […]

The Art of Giclee Prints

For years, giclee prints have made it easier for collectors of various ages and financial means to be able to own their favorite piece of art. While they differ from original art pieces that are hand painted, they play a key part in increasing art accessibility. Cyndy Carstens provides giclee prints for collectors upon special […]

Everything You Need To Know About Abstract Impressionism

Art is a form of expression. It is most often used to capture an emotion, feeling, or moment in time. An artist can convey beauty, tragedy, love, pain, and so much more. Through the abstract impressionist art movement, paint and canvas becomes a medium to communicate abstract ideas with others. What Is Abstract Impressionism? Abstract Impressionism […]

Female Impressionist Artists You Should Know

In the days of the Impressionist art movement, female artists fought to push their artistic passions to the forefront, forging the path for modern artists like Cyndy to be able to produce artistic work. These women not only helped forge a way for artists today, they helped shape Impressionist art as a whole. Cyndy is grateful to them and their legacy so […]

MEDIA: Phoenix Home and Garden, January 2021

MEDIA: Southwest Art Magazine, September 15 2020

Click here to view the “Portfolio: Women in Art” article in Southwest Art Magazine    

Life Lessons Learned From Being an Artist

Being an artist is a beautiful thing, and there are many life lessons to be learned from it. Cyndy’s personal journey as an artist has taught her a lot and she loves sharing her wisdom with her community and fellow artists. Here are some of the life lessons that Cyndy has learned from her journey […]

Things to Consider When Purchasing a Painting

Choosing art to decorate your home or place of business is a major investment. It’s not only a financial investment, it’s often an emotional investment as well, as art truly touches the soul of both the artist and the collector. With such a significant decision, what should one consider when purchasing a painting? What makes an art piece […]

Reasons To Collect Art

Many people all over the world are art collectors, and every one of those people was once a beginner on their journey to a love of art. Of course, all art collectors have different goals and motivations for their collections. For some, it’s strictly a financial investment. For others, it’s a matter of prestige. For […]

The Purpose of Geometry in Art

Cyndy Carstens may be famous for her landscapes and skyscapes, but many of her contemporary art pieces feature geometric elements. What artistic function does adding these geometric pieces serve? Here we’ll take a look at how geometric elements were incorporated into art throughout art history and how Cyndy uses them to elevate her skyscape and […]