Category Archives: Water

New painting

Posted on June 21, 2022 by cindihandy

“A painting is never finished. It simply stops in interesting places.” – Paul Gardner This is true about my latest watercolor painting, entitled Dragonfly. I decided to let the background remain purple, instead of adding additional layers as I originally … Continue reading →

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Moose River

Posted on February 10, 2022 by cindihandy

I think many artists would agree that watercolor is one of the most challenging mediums to use. Trying to correct any mistakes in watercolor is extremely difficult, if not impossible. I took a lovely photo of Moose River over the … Continue reading →

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New painting

Posted on October 4, 2021 by cindihandy

After several months of not painting, I finally was able to sit down and paint a new watercolor. It is entitled “Cole’s Woods.” The painting is based on a photograph taken last winter while cross country skiing with friends in … Continue reading →

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New painting

Posted on June 14, 2021 by cindihandy

I have just completed a new watercolor painting entitled South Inlet. The painting is based on a photograph taken while kayaking South Inlet (off Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Mountains) last summer. The multi-colored rocks and the contrasting shadows are … Continue reading →

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Sheltered Cove

Posted on November 18, 2020 by cindihandy

I finally finished my watercolor painting, Sheltered Cove. I began this painting back in May, but with my kids home from school and space at a premium, I got very little painting done the last several months. In a year … Continue reading →

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Golden Pool

Posted on April 27, 2020 by cindihandy

My latest watercolor painting is entitled Golden Pool. This piece is based on a photo I took last fall during a wonderful trip to the Shawangunk Mountains (a.k.a. The Gunks). The weather was bright and sunny, and the fall foliage … Continue reading →

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New Watercolor Painting

Posted on July 12, 2019 by cindihandy

Not much painting gets done during the summer vacation months, but I found myself with a couple free hours with the house to myself today and was able to paint! I finished up a watercolor that I started back in May. … Continue reading →

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Along the Battenkill

Posted on September 18, 2018 by cindihandy

One last painting for my October show… Entitled Along the Battenkill, this watercolor painting is based on a photograph I took while kayaking down the quick-moving Battenkill River. The Joe Pye Weed along the banks made a pretty scene, even … Continue reading →

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Another new painting

Posted on November 29, 2017 by cindihandy

This recently completed watercolor painting is called Watching the Sun Set. Based on a photograph I took while on an evening paddle in Little Round Lake, this Great Blue Heron was frozen in place watching the sun set as we … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Stream

Posted on November 27, 2017 by cindihandy

The following image is my latest commissioned painting entitled, Adirondack Stream. It’s a large watercolor painting measuring 24 x 33 inches. The painting is actually a compilation of three different photographs, depicting the scenery and elements from a peaceful canoeing trip … Continue reading →

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