Author Archives: cindihandy

New painting

Posted on July 24, 2024 by cindihandy

Finally just finished my latest watercolor painting, entitled Ombre Beautyberry (18″ x 24.5″). Based on a photo I took of an American Beautyberry bush while visiting friends near Assateague Island, Maryland. The shifting blend of the bright berry colors caught … Continue reading →

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More great news!

Posted on July 22, 2024 by cindihandy

This weekend I also learned that my painting Color Burst was accepted into the 5th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition! It is one of 264 accepted entries (out of 1,970 paintings) from 62 countries. It is such a … Continue reading →

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Great news!

Posted on July 22, 2024 by cindihandy

While in Vermont this weekend, at the 2024 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition, I learned that my painting, Cherry Plum Blossom, was awarded the June & Clark Eckhart and Rosemary & Michael Sharlow Memorial Award! Many thanks to juror Richard Sneary, … Continue reading →

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Splash 25: The Best of Watercolor

Posted on July 6, 2024 by cindihandy

Artists Magazine‘s special edition of Splash 25: The Best of Watercolor is now available! I’m so very excited Vintage Color (left page) was selected to be part of this amazing collection. Thank you once again to juror Thomas Schaller and … Continue reading →

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Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition Opens

Posted on June 17, 2024 by cindihandy

The 12th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition is now open in beautiful Waitsfield, VT. This show runs June 16th – July 20th at the Red Barn Galleries, Lareau Farm and Forest, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT. Gallery hours are Thursday-Friday, 4-9 … Continue reading →

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TWSA 48th Annual Exhibition

Posted on June 10, 2024 by cindihandy

The Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Exhibition is now underway! It’s an absolutely beautiful show and I’m so honored to be a part of it. I was fortunate to attend their accepted artists weekend in downtown Kenosha, WI this … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Summer Art Shows

Posted on May 15, 2024 by cindihandy

I am happy to announce that my painting Color Burst was accepted into the 43rd Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolor! The exhibition will be on display August 2nd – September 28th at The View Arts Center, in Old … Continue reading →

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Art opening tonight!

Posted on May 4, 2024 by cindihandy

Expressions 2024 is opening tonight, Saturday May 4th, 5-7 pm. My watercolor painting Trastevere was juried into this wonderful exhibit of local artists from around the Capital Region. Many thanks to Susan Hoffer for accepting my work as part of … Continue reading →

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New Painting

Posted on April 4, 2024 by cindihandy

My latest painting is called Nostalgia. After creating my spool paintings last year, I had many people tell me how the paintings reminded them of their mothers and grandmothers. Keeping with that theme, I decided to paint my grandmother’s afghan. … Continue reading →

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Wonderful news!

Posted on February 28, 2024 by cindihandy

My painting Vintage Color II was accepted into the Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Exhibition! This has been a long-held dream of mine to be part of this amazing exhibition. The Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA)’s goal … Continue reading →

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