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
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
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
How to Take Travel Photos to Paint for Later
I used to carry a variety of cameras, storage drives, memory cards, and back in the day, rolls of film. Now, it’s so much simpler to just take photos for painting with my small iPhone. When I travel, I can take upwards
Painting En Plein Air – TOP TIPS for Beginners
I remember my first plein air experience, I had way too much stuff. If you pack less, you'll paint more is what I've learned with over 25 years of painting en plein air. Watercolors are the easiest medium to travel
