Cynthia Padilla

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR Cynthia Padilla, painter of rare antique botanicals, instructs all-media painting and drawing courses for prestigious universities; major museums of art, science and nature; botanical gardens and arboreta; and art societies across the U S, Canada and Central America.

Called to curate and juror exhibitions, lecture and demo, and lead painting retreats worldwide, the Dallas, TX based artist graduated California State University Los Angeles, began a 20 + year career in surface design, sketching in museums and galleries across Europe.

Padilla’s warm and encouraging style continues to guides enthusiasts of all levels, to sketch and paint with confidence.

Cynthia Padilla’s Specialties:

Painting & Drawing from the Masters
Botanical Arts & Natural Science Illustration
Textile Design & Fashion Illustration

Cynthia Padilla’s Experience

Adjunct Arts Instructor

Collin College District

(Higher Education industry)

2000 — Present (9 years )
Adjunct Arts Instructor

Dallas County Community College District

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

2000 — Present (9 years )
Informal Courses Instructor

Southern Methodist University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

1988 — Present (21 years )
International Arts Instructor

Art Workshops

(Higher Education industry)

January 1980 — Present (29 years 11 months)
Arts Provider

Dallas Independent School District

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)

2000 — 2009 (9 years )
Lead Artist, Sketching in the Galleries

Dallas Museum of Art

(Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)

2000 — 2008 (8 years )
Lead Artist, Sketching in the Galleries

Meadows Museum of Art

(Fine Art industry)

2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
Lead Artist, Sketching in the Galleries, Family Programs

Trammell Crow Meghraj

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Real Estate industry)

2001 — 2004 (3 years )
Fashion Illustration Instructor

University of North Texas

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

1980 — 1981 (1 year )

Cynthia Padilla’s Education

California State University-Los Angeles

BA , Art
University of California, Los Angeles

Surface Design

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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, MA
Art Workshops in Guatemala, Antigua, Central America
Brookfield Craft Center, CT
Connecticut College Arboretum, New London, CT
Creative Arts Center, Dallas, TX
Dallas Museum of Art,TX
Dyke Arboretum of the Plains; Hesston, KS
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, TX
Ghost Ranch Ed & Retreat Center, NM
Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX
Lake Quivera Garden Club, KS
Lake Austin Spa, TX
Meadows Museum, Dallas, TX.
Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, MO
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, NM
Ozark Folk School, Arkansas State Park
Pagosa Springs Art Association, CO
Polly Hill Arboretum, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Powell Garden, Kansas City, MO
Red Cedar Garden, Stilwell, KS
Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Albuquerque, NM
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Southampton Art School, Ontario, Canada
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Tohono Chul Park, Tucson, AZ.