Cindy A. Anderson is a painter based in Orlando, Florida and a long-time member of McRae Art Studios. Her work tells visual stories through rich color, light, and symbolic subject matter, often inspired by memory, mood, and mystery. A Texas native, Cindy’s early artistic roots were shaped by creative parents and formal training at Pratt Institute, Valencia College, and Central Florida art centers.Her current series, Totem Paintings, emerged during the pandemic and features vibrant, symbolic portrayals of animals—blending playfulness with myth, archetype, and deep emotional resonance. Cindy works primarily in acrylic, drawn to its versatility and expressive power.Follow her work at @cindyandersonartist and cindyanderson.com.