CYNTHIA ARMSTRONG Workshop

CYNTHIA ARMSTRONG - Biography

A freelance scientific and natural history illustrator since 1998, Cynthia's work ranges from environmental education materials and publication/advertising to fine art, employing a number of traditional techniques.  Cynthia is also a dedicated and committed art instructor, assisting students from advanced artists to beginning painters seeking to develop skills.

With master's degrees from Stanford University in education and from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in science communication/illustration, Cynthia has mastered the building blocks to create art in varied media.  She has a complete understanding of color theory, composition, and drawing, and uses her experience to guide art students nationally and globally.

She is affiliated with art centers in California and Washington State. Cynthia is described by her students as an instructor who is generous with her time and talent, extending both to benefit those who seek to learn about art.

Image:  Autumn Apples by Cynthia Armstrong

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

"Doing More with Less - How the Power of Constraints Can Set You Free"

Watercolor has the unfortunate reputation of being difficult. While it can be dynamic and unpredictable, where paint can flow and blend in unexpected ways, one key strategy for

taming it is to get more out of it by working with less! Exploring the power of a limited palette,

understanding the basic components of watercolor, and employing a variety of techniques, we will work toward developing confidence and mastery in this versatile medium. 

This course will be taught both

indoors (studio time) and outdoors (one half day for plein air work).

N.B. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM TO RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SEAT. FORM + PAYMENT = FINISHED REGISTRATION.

(If paying by check, registration is not complete until check is received.)
CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT FOR COMPLETED REGISTRATION.

Online review from a workshop participant:

"Cynthia makes watercolor painting fun and very approachable. She can teach to students of all skill levels - from very beginner to long-time practitioners. Her classes are marked by her incredibly generous approach to sharing her deep passion for art and her broad knowledge of all aspects of the processes of painting. Come to her classes prepared to learn! I am continuously amazed at the amount of material she packs into every class and yet she maintains a light-hearted and fun approach.” — by Lynn Gramsakee

Image: Florentine Fountain, Cynthia Armstrong