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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 remember going for the first time and trying to paint a full sheet (22” x 30”) watercolor of the Carmel Mission on my very awkward Russian Easel and feeling quite insecure about the effort.

A New Year | Cindy Briggs Watercolor Paintings & Art Workshops January 2, 2015 I am truly looking forward to our artist’s retreat in France...

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 freedom.  Freedom to paint just for me.

Theresa’s Gallery & Studio Not that long ago I remember Theresa looking for a gallery and studio space.  She wanted to separate her home life...

After Theresa Goesling and I asked Daniel Smith to produce their own brand of "Neutral Tint" they sent us each  a sample to work with.  "Burano Watercolors" was painted using Neutral tint to turn down the brightness of the colors in the water.

Envisioning with Optimism January 13, 2013 To start off 2013 I am focusing on envisioning a life full of art and optimism.  My first creative...