Cindy Briggs Watercolor Workshops and Fine Art Paintings

Watercolor Painting: Where to Start July 1, 2020 Q&A with Cindy Briggs Should background washes be painted before or after the subject? It all depends...

Years ago, Theresa Goesling and I encouraged Daniel Smith to create their own version Neutral Tint – a mixing color that you can add to most any color in your palette to get a darker and/or more neutral version mix of that color. We knew our students would find this tool helpful in their painting process.

Daniel Smith worked with us and created the wonderful Daniel Smith Neutral Tint that is a staple in our watercolor palettes. This hard working color can instantly expand the value range of colors you can create with your palette. So if you want to create rich darks, tone down a color or create colorful neutrals this is the tool for you.

Please watch this short video I created to celebrate National Puppy Day!

Painting cityscapes while sitting in a park or enjoying a treat at a quaint cafe is something that I often do when traveling

Do you want to learn how to draw with free-flowing lines?

Then join me at the University of Utah Lifelong Center Workshops.

I’ll also teach you how to confidently mix and mingle translucent watercolors to jazz up your sketches. Using watercolors and fine point permanent markers, you’ll create spontaneous paintings that are fun for your watercolor travel journals, creative exploration and as framable art.

Plein Air Painting Workshops with Cindy Briggs December 2, 2019   Plein Air Painting Workshops Plein air painting workshops are on top of my list...

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 Day A Painting” and explore some of the select, gorgeous villages of the French Riviera.

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 people, a wonderful atmosphere and breathtaking views. The bustling historic Main Street is charming, colorful and eclectic. The surrounding landscape offers picturesque mountains, farmlands and natural open space, cabins, classic barns and ski lodges.

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 I’d like to share with you.

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How to Paint from a Photo October 29, 2019  Do you wish you knew how to paint from a photo? Sometimes, you want to paint...