Author Archives: cindihandy

The Best of Watercolor

Posted on June 30, 2023 by cindihandy

It’s finally here! Artists Magazine’s The Best of Watercolor edition is now available at magazine stands. I’m so very grateful and beyond excited to have my watercolor, Market Joy (bottom left), chosen to be part of this amazing showcase.

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Signs of Spring

Posted on June 5, 2023 by cindihandy

I took a break from the large watercolor paintings I’ve been doing, to create these two small ones for my upcoming solo show, this summer in Saratoga Springs. Both paintings are 8″ x 8″, matted and framed to 14″ x … Continue reading →

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LARAC Annual Member’s Show

Posted on May 31, 2023 by cindihandy

The LARAC Annual Member’s Show is now on display at the LARAC Lapham Gallery, in Glens Falls NY. My watercolor painting, Sacramento Street, is part of this local show. The show runs May 26th through June 29th. Gallery hours are … Continue reading →

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Expressions 2023

Posted on May 8, 2023 by cindihandy

The Expressions 2023 show opened this weekend at the North Country Arts Gallery in the Shirt Factory, Glens Falls NY. This juried show features 79 wonderful local artists within a 50 mile radius of the city of Glens Falls. I … Continue reading →

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Vintage Color II

Posted on April 12, 2023 by cindihandy

I’ve just finished my second spools painting, Vintage Color II. Since several of you asked, after my first spools painting, I kept track of my time. It took me a little over 100 hours to paint this watercolor. The dimensions … Continue reading →

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Mountain Gallery Art Opening

Posted on April 6, 2023 by cindihandy

Tomorrow night, Friday, April 7th at 6 pm, is the art opening for Show III: North Country Arts, at the new LARAC Mountain Gallery (21 Bay Street, Glens Falls, NY). A variety of art and mediums will be on display, … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress

Posted on March 28, 2023 by cindihandy

I am well into my second painting of spools, and thought I’d give a sneak peek of my progress. Several people have asked me how I do some of the detail work, so here is a step-by-step on how I … Continue reading →

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NEWS Juried Members’ Show

Posted on February 27, 2023 by cindihandy

Yesterday was the reception of the North East Watercolor Society’s (NEWS) annual juried members’ exhibition. 77 watercolor paintings are on display. My painting, Dragonfly, was given an Award of Excellence by juror Maryann Burton. Many thanks to her and and … Continue reading →

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New watercolor painting!

Posted on February 2, 2023 by cindihandy

I was inspired last summer while sorting through my mother’s old sewing supplies. My mother was an avid quilter, known for her crazy quilts. She had sorted hundreds of thread spools into Ziplock bags by color scheme. The colors caught … Continue reading →

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Artists Magazine – Splash 24

Posted on February 1, 2023 by cindihandy

I’m very excited to announce that my painting Market Joy is a finalist in the Splash 24: The Best of Watercolor competition and will be in the July 2023 edition of Artists Magazine! A big thank you to juror Jean … Continue reading →

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