Category Archives: Flowers

Magnolia

Posted on August 19, 2019 by cindihandy

I have hundreds of reference photos, from years of collecting images that “I might paint one day.” I used one such image for a watercolor painting I just completed, entitled Magnolia. This painting is based on photos I took of the Magnolia … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Arts’ 10×10 Show

Posted on June 14, 2017 by cindihandy

It’s time once again for the Saratoga Arts’ 10×10 Show. The show will be on display from July 8th through September 2nd at The Arts Center Gallery, in Saratoga, NY. Over a hundred local artists will have work on display. … Continue reading →

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10 x 10 Art Show

Posted on June 8, 2016 by cindihandy

Beginning July 9th, The Arts Center Gallery in Saratoga Springs will be hosting a 10 x 10 Art Show showcasing over 100 local artists for the summer months of July and August. I created the following small watercolor paintings for … 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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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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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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Trillium

Posted on June 11, 2015 by cindihandy

In May, I did a presentation for the Southern Saratoga Artists’ Society. Many thanks to the SSAS for inviting me to present. The watercolor demonstration I did was the beginning of this painting. I finally got around to finishing the painting … Continue reading →

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Lewey Lake

Posted on April 20, 2015 by cindihandy

This commissioned painting, entitled Lewey Lake, is the largest watercolor painting I have done to date. It measures 2 x 3 feet and took me the entire winter to complete. The image is comprised of 3 different photos, all taken from … Continue reading →

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Final paintings

Posted on October 27, 2014 by cindihandy

I’ve just finished the last two paintings for my upcoming show in November. The first watercolor painting is entitled Tide Pool. It was based on a photograph I took while in Maine this summer. When the tide washed into shore, it created wonderful little … Continue reading →

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The King’s Garden

Posted on June 17, 2014 by cindihandy

I recently spotted the most amazing flower while visiting The King’s Garden in Ticonderoga, NY. I believe it is called a Parrot Tulip. Taking a break from watercolors this past month, I decided to “paint” this tulip with colored pencils. … Continue reading →

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