Cindy Briggs

A Quick Guide to Watercolor Painting
Sometimes I get asked for a quick guide to watercolor painting. People say that I make watercolor painting easy. That’s because I simplify the process so you can be more successful. After all, I believe the ability to create is within everyone. It’s just you and your brush and time to explore the possibilities.

December 2, 2019 Plein Air Painting Workshops Plein air painting workshops are on top of my list of favorite things to teach. I’ve been all...

Explore the French Riviera
The Plein Air Workshop – French Mediterranean Villages is one of our favorite workshops. Theresa Goesling and I are heading to France once again to offer a very special and exclusive Plein Air Workshop. Let’s “Make Every Day A Painting” and explore some of the select, gorgeous villages of the French Riviera.

Are you looking for a charming painting experience in Park City, Utah? I always love both painting en plein air (outside on location) and at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, Utah. It’s such a beautiful place with delightful people, a wonderful atmosphere and breathtaking views. The bustling historic Main Street is charming, colorful and eclectic. The surrounding landscape offers picturesque mountains, farmlands and natural open space, cabins, classic barns and ski lodges.

It’s not uncommon for watercolor painting beginners to get stumped when it comes to deciding which subject to paint next. If you’re running out of ideas but you still want to paint, here are seven unique watercolor painting ideas that I’d like to share with you.

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October 29, 2019 Do you wish you knew how to paint from a photo? Sometimes, you want to paint but you’re not in front of...

How to Set up Your Watercolor Palette from Cindy Briggs Art on Vimeo.
Cindy shares how to set up an 18-well watercolor palette with Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors.

This is her standard workshop palette.

How to Control Water in Your Brush
One of the biggest challenges in watercolor painting is controlling the amount of water in your brush. People often ask me how I do it. Washing and Rinsing your brush is a crucial step when painting because it’s how you get those nice and clean colors.

August 6, 2019 Favorite Watercolor Painting Tools Every artist has his or her favorite tools when it comes to painting. I love using the same...

My Family and Inspiration for Watercolors-by-the-Sea I’m always inspired by the beauty of the sea and everything associated with it. That’s why I keep on...