C​ynthia du Bois Art

Cynthia du Bois is a plein air oil painter whose style blends elements of Realism and Impressionism. Her restrained palette and expressive brushwork seek to capture the soulfulness of the scenes before her—whether it’s a quiet village street or a misty landscape at dawn. Informed by a lifelong appreciation for the landscapes, cultures, and light of California, Central Mexico, and beyond, her work reflects a deep emotional connection to the places she paints. 

Influenced by masters such as Cézanne and Manet, as well as contemporary painters like Matt Smith, Scott Christensen, and the late Richard Schmid, Cynthia has developed a voice that is at once personal and resonant with tradition.
 
Originally from Santa Cruz, California, Cynthia began painting in oils at a young age. She studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later attended the Fashion Institute of Design in Los Angeles, beginning her first career as a women’s fashion designer. She continued her artistic education at the University of California, Los Angeles, the Art Students League of New York, and with various renowned artists across the U.S. and Mexico.
 
After raising her family, Cynthia relocated to San Miguel de Allende to pursue painting full-time. She now divides her time between Ajijic, Jalisco and Los Angeles, always traveling with her easel in tow.
 
Cynthia is a founding member of the Plein Air Painters of Jalisco and an active member of the Ajijic Society of the Arts. Her paintings are held in private collections throughout the United States and Mexico, and she has work in the permanent collection of the Ajijic Museo de Arte.