How to Capture the Sky with Watercolor Painting
Discover expert tips for capturing the ever-changing sky with watercolor painting techniques. Join our workshop to master the art of painting skies with Cindy Briggs.
Exploring Nature Inside and Out: Teaching Watercolors at the Smithsonian Art Studios
Teaching Watercolors at the Smithsonian Art Studios is a transformative experience with Cindy Briggs, an experienced instructor. Dive into the stunning landscapes of Utah Canyonlands and Zion National Park as Cindy guides students through immersive painting sessions. Explore your creativity
Begin with the End in Mind: Transforming Inspiration into Watercolor Masterpieces
Discover the transformative power of envisioning the end result from the beginning as Cindy Briggs guides beginners through essential watercolor painting tips. Unlock your creative potential and bring your artistic vision to life.
Unleashing Your Creative Spirit: The Art of Urban Sketching
Embark on an artistic journey with 'The Art of Urban Sketching.' Explore the world of Quick Sketch Watercolors, breaking free from urban constraints, and celebrating the universal language of creativity.
Easy Things to Paint for Beginner Artists
I’ve had beginner artists come to me and ask about easy things to paint in watercolors. Most of them are eager to paint but find themselves out of ideas, overwhelmed with too many concepts, or out of inspiration. I tell them
Ten More Unique Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners
What are some unique watercolor painting ideas for beginners? When I was asked about unique watercolor painting ideas for beginners, I started with the concept that everything is a shape. Simple organic recognizable shapes are the easiest to start with. A single
How to Start Watercolor Painting for Beginners–Inspiration
How to Start Watercolor Painting for Beginners If you're wondering how to start watercolor painting for beginners and looking for inspiration, it may be challenging to choose what to paint. The most important first step is to find something you are inspired
Starting with Watercolors: Watercolor Supplies with Cindy Briggs
Choosing Watercolor Supplies Starts with Quality Watercolor Paper Watercolor works best on quality watercolor paper. Students often think they should start out with cheap paper, but this can be a disappointing mistake. I always encourage using 140# Cold Press Watercolor paper to
How to Paint Cityscapes
Painting cityscapes while sitting in a park or enjoying a treat at a quaint cafe is something that I often do when traveling
Watercolor Painting: Where to Start
Q&A with Cindy Briggs Should background washes be painted before or after the subject? It all depends on the subject. Sometimes the colors in my background go with my subject and I may work those out as I'm painting. Otherwise, you lose
