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
Vibrant Watercolor Painting & Journaling
with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling October 12 – 16, 2026 Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling at MISA West for a Vibrant Watercolor Painting retreat with plein air and studio sessions for all skill levels. <a href="https://www.madelineartschool.com/shop/urban-sketchers/cindy-briggs-nws-nwws/vibrant-watercolor-painting-journaling/" target="_blank" style="display: inline-block; background-color:
Watercolor Painting and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop
with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling September 19 – 26, 2026 Join Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling for an unforgettable watercolor workshop in Sicily at the stunning Salinara Art Farm. Paint en plein air, explore historic villages, and capture the beauty of
Creative Watercolor Painting Ideas You Can Do This Weekend
Get your painting supplies out and pick and choose from this list or it may inspire something new. I like to draw with a permanent marker then add some watercolors. Think of these as studies and have fun with the process. Remember that
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Painting Outdoors With a Group
I so enjoy painting with friends and students en Plein air (outdoors) and here are the reasons why you should consider painting outdoors with a group too. Safety is key, when in a group you are less likely to run
How to Start a Travel Journal or Paint Journal or Sketch Journal
Before I started painting in a journal, I was intimidated about painting something that didn’t turn out, feeling that since it was a permanent page it my journal it better be good. Once I let go of this fear and
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
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 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
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
