How are you adapting to the stay at home orders? 

My husband, Bruce Dean and I are both full-time working artists. We’re trying to embrace the beauty of this time we’ve been given through shelter in place in the most positive way that we can by taking long walks, cleaning & clearing out things that we should have thrown away years ago and creating a schedule each day that includes cocktails after 5:00. However, not being able to work in our studios is tough. Especially in a time that I believe would bring the most inspiration.

What is inspiring your work during this time?

Time can be both a blessing and a curse creating a tug of war between faith and fear on a daily basis. I find myself inspired by the human spirit and its drive to fight back and it’s the willingness to help those in need during this pandemic. Many paintings will come from this.

How can people contact you and purchase art or further support you? 

Contact me via email at cindywingoinc@gmail.com or go to my website at wingoart.com and send me a message via the contact page there with your info. I’ll follow up to start a conversation about what it is you’re looking for and happily provide you with additional images & pricing as needed. I work best by getting to know my clients and their personalities. As for payment I take all credit cards and can schedule and deliver work to you within the rules of safety.

As for ways to help the arts, in general, I ask that people donate to the Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund by going to indykeepscreating.org or to consider sharing information about the Fund on their social media, using the hashtag #IndyKeepsCreating.

I’m planning to give a percentage of each sale of my artwork to the Indy Arts & Culture COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund or to Feed America.gov.

This is the first in a series detailing some of the exceptional artists in our community. Through the years, our Visiting Artist Series has introduced us to several talented artists in Indianapolis. While there are so many worthy causes during this time of uncertainty, we want to recognize some of our past partners as they navigate this new normal. If you have interest in supporting these artists, please contact us and we will connect you.