I paint vibrant bold landscapes inspired by Malta, and create bespoke commissioned paintings for those who wish to preserve a place, memory, or moment.
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For over 7,000 years, Malta has been a crossroads of civilisations. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St John, the British. Each era left its mark in the limestone streets, baroque churches, and painted wooden balconies.
Cynthia's paintings are acts of preservation - a record of Mediterranean life, of feasts and fishing boats, of an island that survived everything and remained, impossibly, beautiful.
Designed by Edward Middleton Barry - architect of London's Royal Opera House - this was one of the finest theatres in the Mediterranean. Families gathered on its steps on warm Valletta evenings.
On April 7th 1942, a German bomb reduced it to rubble. Cynthia paints it as it was: alive, luminous, a world before the bomb fell.
Walking the narrow streets - archways, balconies, shadows between buildings
The churches, the feasts, the traditions woven into island life
The luzzus, the rocky coves, the harbour that has sheltered sailors for thousands of years
Beyond the ancient stones - the force and colour of life today
In sunlit doorways, on warm evenings - the pets who make a house a home
Cynthia paints not just the likeness but the life — the warmth, the mischief, the love that makes each animal irreplaceable. Every portrait is painted from your own photographs and delivered as a one-of-a-kind original.
Commission a PortraitFollow the process — new paintings as they emerge, the light that inspired them, and the stories behind the commission.
Valletta's most beloved ruin has been painted many times. This version captures the late-afternoon light as it floods through the bare stone arches — a quiet moment in a loud city.
Enquire about this workThe commission arrived with a single photo and a simple request: make it feel like it did on summer evenings. That phrase sat with me for two days before I touched the canvas.
Commission your homeThe limestone here is not pale or pastel — it is warm, almost amber in the right light. Oil paint is the only medium that lets me do that justice. A reflection on medium and place.
Read the full pieceCynthia (b.1981) is a Maltese artist with a deep love for her home's history and scenery. Working primarily in oils, she focuses on capturing the spirit of the Maltese islands' landscapes and the monumental architecture. You can often find her seeking inspiration in the timeless streets of Valletta or during pleasant family strolls through Malta's rugged natural areas.
Besides landscapes, Cynthia's work also includes custom pet portraits and children's book illustrations. Just like her landscape paintings, her Pet Portraits are painted with love and care, designed to become a meaningful original keepsake.
Cynthia collaborates with a global community, from art collectors and companies to publishing houses, guaranteeing the secure delivery of original, beautiful artwork.
She is grateful to every client who has found a special place for her work in their homes, offices, or bookshelves across Malta, Gozo, and the United Kingdom.
For Cynthia, painting is a way to preserve a moment in time. Through vibrant and luminous chroma, she strives to create lasting memories for every wall, offering you a body of work that invites you to pause, reflect, and connect.
Europe in Colours: Mannequins of Malta — Skoda Showroom, Mdina Road, Zebbuġ
Resident Artist — Cafe Elise, Triq is-Salini, Marsascala
Colourfields Collective — St. Martin's College, Malta
Notte Bianca — Maltese Balcony Installation, Valletta
Gozo Arts Collective — Rabat, Gozo
Mill-Preistorja sa l-Era Digitali — Triq il-Kbira, Il-Qrendi
Reflections of an Island — Casino Maltese, Valletta
My Art is My Heart Solo Exhibition — Radisson SAS Baypoint, St. Julians
L-Istrina Collective & Charitable Auction — St. James Cavalier, Valletta
Collective Annual Exhibition — Malta Society of Arts
Cartwheel Collective — University of Malta
Collective Annual Exhibition — Malta Society of Arts
Original oil paintings available to purchase. Each one unique, signed, and ready to ship worldwide.
All works are original oils, signed by the artist. Ships worldwide. Prices exclude shipping.
A one-of-a-kind painting created from a place, memory, or subject that matters to you.
Share your photos or idea
We discuss size and direction
Book & lock in your timeline with 50% deposit
Painting is created in studio
Delivered / Collected
👉 Commissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are only secured once booked. I don't operate a waiting list.
Sizes from 24.5cm × 30cm
from €225
Extra charge applies for multiple subjects or rushed commissions
Good-quality, well-lit photographs to help me grasp the subject and vision.
No. Each painting is a one-of-a-kind original. If inspired by a previous work, the piece will naturally have variations in composition, colour and detail. Best results come when you bring your vision and keep an open mind for artistic interpretation.
A 50% deposit confirms your booking and secures materials and time. The balance is due once the painting is complete and ready for delivery.
I do not offer refunds on commissioned artwork as each piece is created specifically for you. However, please reach out if you experience any issues — I'm always happy to help find a solution.
As soon as you're ready. I take on a limited number of commissions on a first-come, first-served basis and don't keep a waiting list.
Yes — portraits, pets, and landscapes. Landscapes and pet portraits are my preferred subjects.
I primarily work in oils, though at times I use mixed media combining oils with acrylics, gold leaf, collage, and markers. Every piece is finished with a protective varnish once fully dry and typically takes 5–8 weeks depending on size, complexity, and current schedule.
As the artist, Cynthia retains full copyright and reproduction rights to all her paintings. No image may be used, reproduced, or distributed without her written permission. Cynthia retains the right to feature her artwork, including commissioned artwork, in her professional portfolio.
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As the artist, Cynthia retains full copyright and reproduction rights to all her paintings. No image may be used, reproduced, or distributed without her written permission.