Finding the Best Watercolor Paper for Your Painting: My Experience and Recommendations
As a watercolorist, finding the right paper for your paintings can be a bit of trial and error. It's important to understand the difference between cold press (rough) and hot press (smooth) paper, as well as the weight and composition
Nebraska T.L.C. Fall Plein Air Workshop | The Leadership Center in Aurora, NE
September 15-20, 2023 Hosted by: The Leadership Center in Aurora, Nebraska Enjoy a 3 or 5-day Plein Air workshop hosted by The Leadership Center in Aurora, Nebraska. "Inspiring and preserving great art in the plains." Whether in person or online, Cindy’s
Learning How To Paint on Chocolate with Edible Food Paints!
How to paint on chocolate and create a WATERCOLOR PAINTING using Edible Food Paints! Watch Cindy join Chef Tim Ramirez for this Chocolate Paint event!
A Beginners Guide to Impressionist Watercolor Style
I’m pleased to share with you that I have officially been awarded NWS Signature Status; a recognized master artist of the National Watercolor Society. Thank you for all your support!
Cindy Briggs Awarded NWS Signature Status
I’m pleased to share with you that I have officially been awarded NWS Signature Status; a recognized master artist of the National Watercolor Society. Thank you for all your support!
Why I Started Painting Outdoors
Do you know why I started painting outdoors? 25 years ago I went to Carmel-by-the-Sea to paint. Since then I fell in love with Plein Air Painting. Find out why.
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
Carmel-by-the-Sea Watercolor Workshop | Smithsonian Studio Arts Workshop
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. to Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 9:30 p.m. ET Paint the sun-drenched beach of your wintertime dreams. Working with watercolors, capture the color and light of the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea—with its cypress trees, Old
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