Cynthia has coined "grazing the canvas" a technique she has created to give her paintings an aged appearance.

A technique Cynthia has formulated to created an effect of a twilight sky and reflective water. This technique she has named "stressing the canvas".

Artist Statement:

With every blank canvas, I wish to create a painting that reflects my philosophy of life. The goal is not necessarily to complete the painting in a given time or reach a goal, but to enjoy the journey of creating and developing the piece. My sole influence comes from nature.  My work has been decribed as "Cynthia Webb does not just paint a painting, she creates an emotion".

Through the use of various solutions and techniques I have perfected, I strive to create work that is truly unique. It is my desire to create modern landscapes that contain twilight skies, reflective waters and distance shores. It is my hope that my work opens a window for viewers to understand that life should be enjoyed, appreciate one’s immediate surroundings with an eye on the future, and be open to endless possibilities.

I have developed a technique that I affectionally call "grazing the canvas". This method is achieved by applying several different layers of color, medium, and paint density. During the process, the paint is scraped off. This helps to give a weathered or aged appearance to my paintings. I have also developed a technique that I coined "stressing the canvas". A solution is used to break down the paint while it is wet. The fluid paint is manipulated while adding more layers of paint. The effect gives a glowing sky and water.