How to Create Simple Watercolor Flowers
Beginner artists sometimes find it daunting to paint flowers. When this happens, I always tell my students to take a deep calming breath start seeing the world in simple shapes. Everything is composed of shapes, so looking at your subject, consider
Easy Things to Paint for Beginner Artists
I’ve had beginner artists come to me and ask about easy things to paint in watercolors. Most of them are eager to paint but find themselves out of ideas, overwhelmed with too many concepts, or out of inspiration. I tell them
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
Plein Air Workshop – French Mediterranean Villages
Explore the French Riviera The Plein Air Workshop – French Mediterranean Villages is one of our favorite workshops. Theresa Goesling and I are heading to France once again to offer a very special and exclusive Plein Air Workshop. Let’s “Make Every
Creative Watercolor Postcards
A lot of people enjoy receiving postcards from loved ones who are traveling to new places. But did you know that you can create your own postcard and send them back home? That’s exactly what I’m going to teach you
A Charming Painting Experience in Park City, Utah
Are you looking for a charming painting experience in Park City, Utah? I always love both painting en plein air (outside on location) and at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, Utah. It’s such a beautiful place with delightful
7 Unique Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners
It’s not uncommon for watercolor painting beginners to get stumped when it comes to deciding which subject to paint next. If you’re running out of ideas but you still want to paint, here are seven unique watercolor painting ideas that
How to Paint from a Photo
Do you wish you knew how to paint from a photo? Sometimes, you want to paint but you’re not in front of a stunning view or a beautiful subject. Paint from a Photo on your Phone Don’t get stuck, look through your
