What to do when you’re in a creative rut
I’ve been in a creative rut a number of times in my life - it happens to many of us. The deepest rut I found myself in was about 20 years ago and it coincided with a bout of depression
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
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
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
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.
Play with Colors for Beautiful Results
I love using Daniel Smith watercolors in all of my sketchbook paintings because I can count on it’s variety of color selection, quality and consistency of color. Whether you are a beginner with watercolor painting or if you just enjoy
Plein Air Painting in Provence | Cindy Briggs Art & Watercolor Paintings
Sénanque Abbey near Gordes in Provence is one of my favorite destinations to paint. Not only is it beautiful, it is incredibly peaceful and filled with scents from the rows of lavender surrounding the 1178 buildings. At times you can