Author Archives: cindihandy

Loon

Posted on January 11, 2016 by cindihandy

This small painting (8″ x 10″) is my first watercolor attempt of a Loon. Although Loons have been widely painted by many artists, I wanted to give it a try too. I met this Loon at the Chittenden Reservoir, in Vermont. Such … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on January 5, 2016 by cindihandy

As 2015 has now ended, I’d like to thank all the super people that encouraged and supported me throughout the year. And a great big thank you to all the wonderful folks who bought paintings from me. It’s been a terrific year! … Continue reading →

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Hideaway

Posted on December 16, 2015 by cindihandy

This painting is a real study of textures. The bark, leaves and moss are all painted in different manners. The leaves in the foreground are completely abstract. And the moss, which I have never tried painting before, is more impressionistic. … Continue reading →

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Lake Lily

Posted on December 4, 2015 by cindihandy

For my next watercolor painting, I returned to one of my old favorite subjects – the water lily. This painting is called Lake Lily. I photographed this water lily at the inlet of Ballston Lake. The lily was unusually raised up in … Continue reading →

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Quiet Cove

Posted on November 18, 2015 by cindihandy

My latest watercolor painting is called Quiet Cove. It’s based on another photograph I took at the Chittenden Reservoir in Vermont. I painted the foliage using a negative shape painting technique, which was very challenging for me. Although it was … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Local Shows

Posted on November 16, 2015 by cindihandy

I have paintings in several end-of-the-year shows coming up. Come see some of the local artists’ groups on display! November 14 – December 31: Saratoga Arts Members’ Show, The Arts Center, Saratoga NY (Open late on First Night) November 30 … Continue reading →

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Merganser

Posted on November 2, 2015 by cindihandy

This small (8″x10″) watercolor painting is entitled Merganser. The painting is based on a photograph I took while kayaking at the Chittenden Reservoir this past summer. A female Red-Breasted Merganser kept me company, while I was exploring one of the inlets, … Continue reading →

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New Paintings

Posted on October 19, 2015 by cindihandy

Here are a couple of new paintings that I just completed. This first one is entitled Lilac, and yes, I added a couple of bugs to the painting. The second one is called Anthony Kill. This painting is three feet wide … Continue reading →

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September Art Show

Posted on September 1, 2015 by cindihandy

Beginning today, I have 15 watercolor paintings on display at The Arts Center, in Saratoga Springs, NY. The show is in the Members’ Hall Gallery and will be on display until September 28th.

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10 x 10 = 100 Show

Posted on July 27, 2015 by cindihandy

Saratoga Arts is hosting a show entitled 10 x 10 = 100, in honor of Saratoga Springs’ Centennial Celebration. Over 100 regional artists, including myself, will have work on display from August 1 – September 26 at the Arts Center in … Continue reading →

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