Daniel Smith Neutral Tint: An Essential Tool for Watercolorists
Years ago, Theresa Goesling and I encouraged Daniel Smith to create their own version Neutral Tint – a mixing color that you can add to most any color in your palette to get a darker and/or more neutral version mix
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
Painting Tip: Controlling Water in Your Brush
How to Control Water in Your Brush One of the biggest challenges in watercolor painting is controlling the amount of water in your brush. People often ask me how I do it. Washing and Rinsing your brush is a crucial step
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
Santa Barbara – Plein Air Workshop
Paint your Watercolor Sketchbook this September with Cindy and Theresa. We’ve had many requests to return to Santa Barbara so we’ll be heading out there at a desirable time of year to enjoy the beautiful architecture, flowers, beach, charming downtown and
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.
Simple Watercolor Painting Tips
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.
Full Circle Moments: Carmel-by-the-Sea
Returning to Carmel-by-the-Sea to paint has been a family tradition for over 20 years. With my Aunt Ellie Weakley and her teaching partner, Cathy Goodale, Carmel is where I first started painting en Plein Air (painting outside from life). I
Palm Desert, CA Jan 2019
Paint in Palm Desert, California with Theresa Goesling and Cindy Briggs Watercolors January 25 -29, 2018 Oils January 30 & 31, 2018 Make Every Day A Painting in Palm Desert. We'll make the most of the beautiful surroundings, attend a Polo Match, Visit the