Cindy Shepard is an Experimental Artist, Graduate Gemologist and Certified Zentangle Teacher. Cindy has authored ‘Bottle Art’ and ‘Stash and Smash Art Journal Ideas’. She is the co-author of ‘The Beauty of Zentangle’ and ‘Zentangle 12’.

Cindy teaches all forms of art making and was owner of an art gallery and workshop space ‘Art Shotz’ until her husband was diagnosed with Leukemia. During his illness the creative moments she has always cherised helped her through the tough times.

After her husband’s death she moved to 5 acres in Springtown, Texas to be closer to her family. Having grown up on farms and ranches in Texas these 5 acres helped her connect again with the peace and harmony found in nature.

Inspired by the wild meadows and native plants on her property she is tending and growing more native species, flowers and herbs. Her experimental art has found a new life through art and craft related to the nature she surrounds herself with.

Life is a journey and Cindy remains focused on the joy and happiness that can be found on that journey.