Cindy Briggs Tools

Discover the beauty of poetic transitions in watercolor. Master smooth blending techniques to create depth, movement, and emotion in your paintings.

Discover the beauty of poetic transitions in watercolor. Master smooth blending techniques to create depth, movement, and emotion in your paintings.

Join us at Watercolor Live 2023 for a unique opportunity to learn from some of the top watercolorists in the world. With workshops, demonstrations, and lectures, there's something for everyone at this exciting event. Plus, don't miss my Watercolor Portraits session on the Beginner's Day. Register now to reserve your spot and take your watercolor skills to the next level.

Join us at Watercolor Live 2023 for a unique opportunity to learn from some of the top watercolorists in the world. With workshops, demonstrations, and lectures, there's something for everyone at this exciting event. Plus, don't miss my Watercolor Portraits session on the Beginner's Day. Register now to reserve your spot and take your watercolor skills to the next level.

As a watercolorist, finding the right paper for your paintings can be a bit of trial and error. It's important to understand the difference between cold press (rough) and hot press (smooth) paper, as well as the weight and composition of the paper.

What’s your favorite watercolor brush? As an artist, I have spent so much money on select watercolor brushes over the years – brushes would usually cost $15 to $150 each. I have tried everything from Kolinsky Sable to recommended brushes from all my favorite instructors and art stores. Any watercolor artist knows that a really good brush will make a huge difference in helping you control the consistency and coverage of your watercolor paint!

August 15, 2020 What are some unique watercolor painting ideas for beginners? When I was asked about unique watercolor painting ideas for beginners, I started...

August 1, 2020 Choosing Watercolor Supplies Starts with Quality Watercolor Paper Watercolor works best on quality watercolor paper. Students often think they should start out...

July 14, 2020 If you’re wondering how to start watercolor painting for beginners and looking for inspiration, it may be challenging to choose what to...

July 1, 2020 Q&A with Cindy Briggs Should background washes be painted before or after the subject? It all depends on the subject. Sometimes the...