Unleashing Your Creative Spirit: The Art of Urban Sketching
Embark on an artistic journey with 'The Art of Urban Sketching.' Explore the world of Quick Sketch Watercolors, breaking free from urban constraints, and celebrating the universal language of creativity.
5 Expert Plein Air Painting Tips to Help You Become a Better Artist
Looking to improve your plein air painting skills? Here are 5 expert tips from plein air painters to help you create stunning paintings.
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
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
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
Plein Air Painting Workshops with Cindy Briggs
Plein Air Painting Workshops Plein air painting workshops are on top of my list of favorite things to teach. I’ve been all over, painting beaches, seascapes, cityscapes and landscapes. Provence When living in Provence, I went to Senanque Abbey to paint, one of