Paintings inspired by coastal scenes
I’m Cindy Bilbao, a coastal landscape artist working in acrylics and watercolor creating paintings inspired by the movement, light and emotion of watery places-everything from large bodies of water down to the trickling streams and marshy wetlands. I love the idea of capturing in art something I’ve seen out in nature and my work reflects an intuitive connection to those watery places that I’m so strongly drawn to.
Recently I’ve been very focused on working in my sketchbook. This type of work informs the work I do in my studio and helps my creativity immensely. I’ve found that I really love to capture the essence of a landscape inside my sketchbook where I’ll use a multitude of techniques to describe what I’m seeing. It’s inside my sketches that I relax my art and focus on expressive marks. It’s so freeing and enjoyable.
Upcoming Shows & Events
Dec 6th, 2025: Artists Holiday Marketplace, Nature Center of Cape May, NJ
Holiday shopping at the beach just feels right! I’ll be at the Marketplace with my new watercolors. These paintings are watery, expressive and I’m very excited to share them here at the Nature Center in Cape May. It’s the perfect place to shop for nautical gifts from local makers and breathe in some fresh ocean air!
Upcoming Shows & Events
JULY 11 & 12: Sketchbook Workshop on Sedge Island, NJ
I will be leading a sketchbook workshop , joined by NJDEP Fish and Wildlife staff as we team up to learn about the importance of salt marsh ecology while we sketch the surrounding wetlands.
JULY 19 - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025: SOLO SHOW
The Gallery at The Highlands in Wyomissing
2000 Cambridge Ave, Wyomissing, PA
