Painting Stories

Discover the benefits of painting outdoors with a group. From increased safety to camaraderie, learning opportunities, real-life inspiration, and group encouragement, find out why joining a painting group can take your artistic journey to new heights. Join us on our traveling art tours and explore the joys of creating art in the great outdoors.

Step into the world of renowned artist Cindy Briggs as she takes the center stage in the prestigious Artist Spotlight on Outdoor Painter. In this captivating feature, Cindy opens up about her artistic journey and shares her unique definition of success. When asked how she defines success, Cindy's answer is refreshingly simple: "Success is learning not to overthink it." With a focus on choosing happiness and letting it shine through her breathtaking watercolor paintings, Cindy's work truly captivates the essence of her artistic expression.

How to paint on chocolate and create a WATERCOLOR PAINTING using Edible Food Paints! Watch Cindy join Chef Tim Ramirez for this Chocolate Paint event!

April 1, 2022 Get your painting supplies out and pick and choose from this list or it may inspire something new. I like to draw...

March 8, 2022 I so enjoy painting with friends and students en Plein air, outdoors, and here are the reasons why you should consider painting...

When it comes to watercolor painting, sometimes your blank paper can be intimidating. So just think of your painting as a study and you can more easily relax into the process.

January 2, 2015 I am truly looking forward to our artist’s retreat in France this May. Following a week in Spain we are headed to...

It is truly an honor to be chosen as the feature artist of the Deschutes Children’s Foundation annual Art and Wine Event. The painting was a labor of love to help raise awareness and funds for children and families in need in Central Oregon.

Honored to have my painting "Terrazzo Tuscano" as the featured art at the Deschutes Children's Foundation Art & Wine Auction supporting programs for children and families in Central Oregon.

The painting reminded me how I've always wanted to live on a hill, in safety from the floods of my childhood hometown and with a view of what might be coming.

Since I've been married, we always lived on a hill; in California, Washington and Oregon.

This scene is in Pienza, one of my favorite locations in Tuscany.

A painting is a form of prayer for me.  It is like meditation.  When I am alone, and focused on my subject I become so in tuned with it that time does not exist.  This painting of the temple is very special to me because I've wanted to paint it for a long time, it has been waiting in a long line of paintings awaiting their turn.