About

Cindy Dochstader

I’m a Canadian artist who combines traditional painting with digital animation to create augmented reality artwork. My AR experiences, which have the feel of cinemagraphs, add a new dimension to my work which focuses on themes such as identity, protection, happiness, and love. I strive to capture the beauty of our inner landscapes and everyday lives, often with a touch of the surreal.

I’m a graduate of the Graphic Design and Advertising program at Conestoga College and have since studied under several artists. My work as a web designer has led to my love of digital 2D animation, and excitement for the future of AR and VR art. I’ve participated in a variety of well-received juried shows, and have work in several private collections. I currently live in Aberfoyle, Canada with my husband and two sons.

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Past Exhibitions

2019

Black & White (and Red) All Over Juried Art Show, eBar, Guelph ON

Treading Loudly GEAMP Final Exhibition, Boarding House Gallery, Guelph ON

FLEUR*ish Juried Art Show, eBar, Guelph ON

It's All About ME! Juried Art Show, eBar, Guelph ON

2017

Falling In Love Every Second Song Juried Art Show, eBar, Guelph ON

conTEXTual Juried Art Show, eBar, Guelph ON

2015

Wall of Art: Celebrate!, Guelph Civic Museum, Guelph ON

Fourth Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre, Fergus ON

Remembering In Flanders Fields Juried Art Exhibition, Guelph Civic Museum, Guelph ON

Fourth Annual All Women Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Wall of Art: Sweet!, Guelph Civic Museum, Guelph ON

2014

Third Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre, Fergus ON

Year of the Horse Juried Art Exhibition, Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre, Fergus ON

2012

First Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre, Fergus ON

2011

Guelph School of Art Juried Student Show, eBar, Guelph ON


Education

Guelph School of Art • 2008 - 2014

Studied Under: David Caesar, Eileen MacArthur, Karen Kesteloot, Marion Manning, and Erna de Vries

Conestoga College • 1998

Graphic Design and Advertising Diploma


Awards

3rd Place Winner • 2015

Category One (Collages, Drawings, Paintings)
Fourth Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre


Memberships

Guelph Arts Council