As a teacher of plein air painting workshops internationally and in studio for 25 years, Cindy Briggs enthusiastically shares her creative journey with her students. She also produces numerous online watercolor programs. In Cindy’s workshops, students learn how to create captivating compositions, develop color harmony, utilize the power of luminescent light and colorful shadows, and celebrate their own personal style.

With a degree in design, she worked for 15 years as an art director for nationally recognized advertising agencies, where she developed in-depth knowledge of photography, lighting and composition. Her paintings are filled with color and light, from intimate portraits and flowers to seaside villages and vineyards.

Cindy is recognized as a master artist and is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the Northwest Watercolor Society. Her work has been featured in many international juried exhibitions and she has been published in Watercolor Magazine, Outdoor Painter, American Watercolor, Plein Air Magazine and more. She regularly leads watercolor workshops for the Smithsonian Art Studios, University of Utah, Terracotta.art and French Escapade. Cindy has also served as a juror for watercolor societies, regional events and national arts festivals.

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