ANEAW Award

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cindihandy

I’m very pleased to announce that my painting, Nostalgia, has just been awarded The Lorraine Rosenau Alexander Memorial Award for Color and Pattern, in the 45th Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors! Many thanks to The View Arts Center, the Alexander family, and judge Sarah Yeoman for this honor.

For any other artists out there that find themselves frustrated with entering juried shows, Nostalgia was recently rejected from one show, then went on to win one of the top awards in another show. You never know what will happen, so keep trying!

The ANEAW show opens on August 9th and runs through September 27th at The View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.

Nostalgia
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TWSA Signature

Posted on June 8, 2026 by cindihandy

Wonderful birthday weekend at the 50th Annual Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s Juried Exhibition in Kenosha, WI, where I was awarded my signature membership into the TWSA! Such an absolute honor for me to be part of such as amazing group of watercolor artists. Many thanks to the board of TWSA, the Friends of the Kenosha Public Museum, and jurors Carrie Waller and Stewart White! The exhibition is an exceptional collection of transparent watercolors and will be on display at the Kenosha Public Museum through August 2nd.

Vivid Tangle
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Louisiana Watercolor Society’s 2026 International Juried Show

Posted on May 21, 2026 by cindihandy

Such a fun time in New Orleans and a lovely artist’s reception put on by the Louisiana Watercolor Society this week! Thanks to my family and friends that were able to join me. Here’s the inspiration of my watercolor painting (original sign, in the daytime).

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45th Annual Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors

Posted on May 8, 2026 by cindihandy

I just received word that my transparent watercolor painting, Nostalgia, was accepted into the 45th Annual Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors! The show opens on August 9th and runs through September 27th at The View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.

Nostalgia
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Trouble with Bubbles

Posted on May 7, 2026 by cindihandy

I think it’s important as an artist to keep painting new things and trying new ideas. Not every painting is great and some are just learning experiences! The latest painting I’ve been working on is based on a photo I took many years ago of sea foam at the beach. I loved the colorful bubbles and my own warped shadows on the bubbles. I forced myself to finish this painting, but it was a struggle. Here is the finished painting, along with some work in progress photos.

Sea Foam
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2026 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition

Posted on May 6, 2026 by cindihandy

I’m pleased to announce that my two watercolor paintings, Rack ‘Em Up and Camouflage, were accepted into the 2026 Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. The show will be on display from June 11th – July 19th at the Red Barn Galleries in beautiful Waitsfield, VT.

Rack ‘Em Up
Camouflage
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Expressions 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026 by cindihandy

I’m pleased to announce that my watercolor, Fading History, was accepted into the 2026 Expressions show. Many thanks to juror Bryn Critz Schockmel, of the Hyde Museum, for accepting my work. I did this painting specifically for this show, as it represents Glens Falls in this competition of regional artists. The show opens on May 9th and will run through June 20th at the NCA Gallery at The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, NY. Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday, 12-5 pm.

Fading History
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Excellent News!

Posted on April 13, 2026 by cindihandy

My transparent watercolor painting, Vintage Color II, was just accepted into the 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition of the Hudson Valley Art Association! This show highlights work that is representational and traditional realism, and includes works done in oil, watercolor, graphics, pastel and sculpture. Many thanks to Marc Josloff and Bradley Hendershot, jurors of watercolor selection for the show. The exhibition will be held at The Lyme Art Association Galleries in Old Lyme, CT from June 5th through July 17th. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Vintage Color II
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New painting

Posted on March 10, 2026 by cindihandy

Here is my latest transparent watercolor painting, entitled Camouflage. On one of my many winter hikes this year I came across this sleepy guy, blending in perfectly with his home! I believe it is a Barred Owl. The painting is 11″ x 14″, much smaller than my usual paintings, and came together very quickly. As I am a transparent watercolor artist, all the white in the painting is paper, not paint. I used a combination of resist and negative painting to preserve the white of the paper.

Camouflage

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What a week!

Posted on March 6, 2026 by cindihandy

My painting, Willie’s Chicken Shack, will be heading down to New Orleans for the Louisiana Watercolor Society’s 56th Annual International Exhibition! Thanks to the LWS and juror Matthew Bird for accepting my piece into the exhibition. The show will be exhibited in Place St. Charles, New Orleans and run from May 4th through May 22nd.

Willie’s Chicken Shack
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