Saratoga Springs Visitor Center

Posted on July 27, 2023 by cindihandy

Starting today, I have several of my watercolors on display at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm. My show will be on display through August 24th.

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Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolor

Posted on July 24, 2023 by cindihandy

My painting, Vintage Color, was accepted into the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolor. One of my favorite exhibitions, this year showcases 79 works from water-media artists across the nation. The exhibition runs August 5 – October 1 at The View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. The postcard announcing the show is out and I am so honored that they chose an excerpt of my painting for their mailings. It was such a wonderful surprise!

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Women in Watercolor

Posted on July 18, 2023 by cindihandy

The 4th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition is now online! I’m super excited to announce that my painting Vintage Color was just awarded the Legion Merchandise Award for the Still Life and Floral Category! Many thanks to the amazing judges: Lynn D. Pratt, Petya Taneva, Daniela Werneck, Katarzyna Kmiecik, Buffy Kaufman, Sarah Yeoman, Ali Cavanaugh, Kristina Gavrilova and Pam Wenger.

Click on the link below to view this amazing watercolor show!

2023 Award Winners
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More Good News!

Posted on July 7, 2023 by cindihandy

My painting, Vintage Color, was just accepted into the 4th Annual Women in Watercolor International Juried Competition. This year’s panel of judges accepted 216 works out of the 1,800 entries, representing 60 countries around the world. Women in Watercolor was created to help encourage, support, and promote the outstanding women that are working in this medium on an international level. I’m so honored that my painting will be part of this exhibition!

Vintage Color
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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.

Artists Magazine – The Best of Watercolor
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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 14″. I took many photographs of some market tulips, shot with different lighting and angles. The two that I chose in the end, have similar compositions, but turned out very differently.

Sign of Spring I is warmer and has a warm dark brown wood frame. The light reflections on the plastic wrap were a real challenge but turned out well.

Sign of Spring I

Sign of Spring II is cooler and I used a cool black frame. On this one, the plastic wrap is not as prominent, as I was more excited about painting the basket weave and the glass reflections.

Sign of Spring II
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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 10 am – 3 pm Monday through Saturday (open late on Thursdays until 6 pm).

The gallery will also be open as part of the 52nd Annual LARAC June Arts Fest (June 17th, 10 am – 5 pm and June 18th, 10 am – 4 pm), featuring 160 artisans, live music and food. Come see all the great local artists!

Sacramento Street
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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 am beyond pleased to announce that my watercolor painting, Cherry Plum Blossom, was awarded the Gold Award. Many thanks to Laura Von Rosk (Gallery Director of the Lake George Arts Project) who juried the show, the Touba Family Foundation who sponsored the show, and North Country Arts for hosting this year’s show. The show will be on display until June 1st. Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Cherry Plum Blossom
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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 are the same as my first one (17″ x 23″). But instead of warm colors, this time the spools are mostly cool tones of blues and greens. Click on the slide show, at the bottom of the blog, to see how my painting progressed from sketch to final artwork.

Vintage Color II
  • Vintage Color II
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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, including my watercolor painting, Blossoming. The show will be on display April 7th – May 10th. The Mountain Gallery is open Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10 am – 3 pm.

Blossoming
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