Vibrant Watercolor Painting & Journaling
with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling October 12 – 16, 2026 Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling at MISA West for a Vibrant Watercolor Painting retreat with plein air and studio sessions for all skill levels. <a href="https://www.madelineartschool.com/shop/urban-sketchers/cindy-briggs-nws-nwws/vibrant-watercolor-painting-journaling/" target="_blank" style="display: inline-block; background-color:
Watercolor Painting and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop
with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling September 19 – 26, 2026 Join Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling for an unforgettable watercolor workshop in Sicily at the stunning Salinara Art Farm. Paint en plein air, explore historic villages, and capture the beauty of
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.
Full Circle Moments: Carmel-by-the-Sea
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
Transportation and My Apartment Tour
First I walked. Then I bought a bicycle with Dina and Bernard and rode it out and about and then I rented a car and drove as far a Sault. So far I'm happiest coming back to L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Surrounded by the Couleours of Provence
Painting and Pondering Life in Provence: Springtime in L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence From the snowcovered, frozen landscape of Bend, Oregon, I have traveled to the charming and much warmer village of “L’Iles sur la Sorgue” in Provence. In this I
The Travel Creatively Journal
I used to feel that every painting I did had to end up in a frame. A few years ago I started adding an art journal to my supplies when I traveled and found painting in the journal gave me
Too Busy for Cancer
A year ago I was very, very busy. Art Workshops, travel plans to London, Brazil, Italy, wedding plans for my son, serving on three boards, art shows and more. I've always been a busy person, and with our son (23) and
