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November 11, 2021 Before I started painting in a journal, I was intimidated about painting something that didn’t turn out, feeling that since it was...

August 15, 2020 What are some unique watercolor painting ideas for beginners? When I was asked about unique watercolor painting ideas for beginners, I started...

August 1, 2020 Choosing Watercolor Supplies Starts with Quality Watercolor Paper Watercolor works best on quality watercolor paper. Students often think they should start out...

July 14, 2020 If you’re wondering how to start watercolor painting for beginners and looking for inspiration, it may be challenging to choose what to...

July 1, 2020 Q&A with Cindy Briggs Should background washes be painted before or after the subject? It all depends on the subject. Sometimes the...

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 the ability to create is within everyone. It’s just you and your brush and time to explore the possibilities.

August 6, 2019 Favorite Watercolor Painting Tools Every artist has his or her favorite tools when it comes to painting. I love using the same...

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 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 remember going for the first time and trying to paint a full sheet (22” x 30”) watercolor of the Carmel Mission on my very awkward Russian Easel and feeling quite insecure about the effort.

January 2, 2015 I am truly looking forward to our artist’s retreat in France this May. Following a week in Spain we are headed to...