5 Creative Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners
Looking to start your watercolor journey? Look no further than Cindy Briggs blog post, where you'll find 5 creative watercolor painting ideas for beginners! From simple techniques to fun projects, this guide will help you get started with watercolors in
Why I Started Painting Outdoors and Why You Can Too
Looking for a new source of inspiration and creativity in your art? Consider painting outdoors, also known as en plein air. As an artist, I found that painting outdoors provided a new level of inspiration and creativity that I couldn't
5 Reasons Why to Consider Painting Outdoors With a Group
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
Check Out My Artist Spotlight on Outdoor Painter
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
Best Plein Air Watercolor Palette for Painting Colorful Skies
When it comes to painting stunning and vibrant skies in your watercolor art, choosing the best Plein air watercolor palette for painting colorful skies is crucial. By selecting a limited palette, considering the time of day, experimenting with different colors,
How to Plan Out a Watercolor Painting
I’m taking you today to Mona, Utah to the site of the Lavender Fields about 40 minutes from my home in Utah. In this lesson, I’m sharing how I plan out my watercolor painting—what happens at the beginning of the
Cindy Briggs Joins Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts’ Instructors Roster
Cindy Briggs makes watercolor paint come alive. For 25 years, she’s been teaching students how to make it sing for them as well. She is one of the latest additions to the roster of gifted artists sharing their talents with
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
