Watercolor Journaling: Quick-Sketch for a Day | Smithsonian Studio Arts | Online Watercolor Workshop
Hosted by Cindy Briggs with Smithsonian Studio Arts Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Spend the day learning how to capture your experiences through quick, expressive watercolor journaling using flowing
Amaryllis in Watercolor | 2 Session Evening Studio Arts Course
2-Session Evening Studio Arts Course 📅 December 2–3, 2025 🕕 6:00–9:00 p.m. ET each evening Celebrate the holiday season with a vibrant watercolor workshop! In this 2-session online course, artist Cindy Briggs guides you through painting the festive amaryllis flower, from soft folds
Paths of Light: Capturing Light and Atmosphere in Landscapes | Smithsonian Studio Arts Workshop
2 sessions from January 13 to 15, 2026 Upcoming Session: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET Explore how light and atmosphere shape expressive landscape paintings in this two-session evening studio course with Cindy Briggs. Learn to create luminous
Eugene Boudin’s Influence on Monet: A Watercolor Artist’s Perspective
Monet’s artistic journey was deeply shaped by Eugene Boudin. As a watercolor artist, I find continuous inspiration from Monet’s unique vision, blending colors, light, and emotions. Explore my latest watercolor reflections and techniques inspired by this timeless master.
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
University of Utah Workshops
Do you want to learn how to draw with free-flowing lines? Then join me at the University of Utah Lifelong Center Workshops. I’ll also teach you how to confidently mix and mingle translucent watercolors to jazz up your sketches. Using watercolors and
Watercolor Painting for Beginners – A Quick Guide
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
Easy Painting while Traveling
Favorite Watercolor Painting Tools Every artist has his or her favorite tools when it comes to painting. I love using the same Dynasty Black Gold 311 Size 4 Quill brush, Daniel Smith Watercolors, and Fabriano 140lb Cold Press paper when painting.
Watercolors-by-the-Sea: Learn How to Paint Nature
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 returning to Carmel-by-the-Sea to paint, and it has been a tradition for me for over 20
