Cindy Baron: Painting Harmony in Nature

Create Harmony from Chaos! Transform Wild, Rich Colors Into Masterful Compositions Using Cindy Baron’s “Tonal Composing” Method, and Solve Painting Issues BEFORE They Begin!

What if you could prevent painting problems from ever happening?

Just imagine not having to worry about issues later on in the painting process…

Instead of spending time trying to fix things later, you could simply get it right from the get-go — saving you precious time, expensive paint, and fist-clenching frustration.

Cindy does it differently. 

Instead of meticulously building up a painting element by element, Cindy starts with what looks like artistic chaos — a canvas covered in wild, rich colors. 

Then, using simple tools like Q-tips and tissues, she strategically removes paint to reveal shapes and establish composition.

She calls this “Tonal Composing,” and it’s revolutionized the way her students approach landscapes.

This method was developed through years of watercolor painting and applied to oils…

…and it can help you eliminate the fear of the blank canvas while solving composition problems before you’re halfway through your painting.

Imagine confidently starting your next landscape, knowing you’ll solve design problems early — before committing to thick paint and details. 

Picture creating harmonious color relationships naturally, especially those challenging spring greens of the Adirondacks that often look flat and artificial in less skilled hands.

Inside Painting Harmony in Nature, Cindy Baron takes you on location to the breathtaking Adirondacks to demonstrate this transformative approach. 

You’ll feel as if you’re right there beside her, watching as she turns what seems like abstract chaos into a harmonious landscape that captures nature’s essence!

Meet Your New Instructor, Cindy Baron!

Cindy Baron stands among an elite group of artists who have received national recognition in both watercolor and oil painting — a rare accomplishment that speaks to her exceptional versatility and mastery.

Cindy, born and raised in Indiana, began her artistic journey with pastels before expanding into watercolors and oils. That diverse background gives her a unique perspective that influences her distinctive approach to landscape painting. 

Now residing in Rhode Island (while spending significant time on the West Coast), Cindy devotes herself full-time to creating and teaching art.

Her impressive credentials include signature memberships in five prestigious organizations:

●      Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA)

●      American Watercolor Society (AWS)

●      Oil Painters of America Master (OPAM)

●      American Impressionist Society (AIS)

●      Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)

As a sought-after instructor teaching across the country and internationally, Cindy has shared her extensive knowledge with countless students. 

Her work has captured the attention of the art world, earning her invitations to judge top award shows and features in numerous publications. Her paintings are represented in galleries from coast to coast.

What truly sets Cindy apart is her passion for tackling challenging scenes and her unique ability to reflect “the beauty that is found in nature, if you take the time to study the colors around you.”

Her approach to both watercolors and oils is unconventional, yet the results are consistently breathtaking.

“Keep the mind creative, experiment, stay curious, and have passion for your dreams. It’s in you” — Cindy Baron

Here’s a small taste of what’s inside:

●      Cindy’s signature “Tonal Composing” method that solves composition problems before they become unfixable — the key to successful landscape paintings…

●      The secret to handling the challenging spring greens of the Adirondacks that often frustrate even experienced artists…

●      How starting with a foreground shape creates perfect proportions for your entire painting — and why starting with distant elements can ruin your composition…

●      The surprisingly effective use of Q-tips and Kleenex to bring out shapes and compose a painting — unconventional tools that yield professional results…

●      Cindy’s technique for mixing grays and greens that harmonize beautifully throughout your painting, creating a natural, cohesive look…

●      How to use “ugly brushes” (Cindy’s own modified tools and inexpensive brushes) to achieve a more painterly, expressive effect rather than an overly perfect, stiff appearance…

●      The wild block-in technique that eliminates the fear of the blank canvas and creates a rich foundation for your painting…

●      How to quickly adapt to changing weather conditions — watch as Cindy handles an approaching thunderstorm with confident, decisive strokes…

●      The soft brushstroke technique that brings design and flow to your landscape paintings…

●      Why Cindy starts with wild, rich color and then strategically removes it — a counterintuitive approach that leads to better-designed paintings…

●      How to balance realistic elements with artistic interpretation to create landscapes that capture the essence of a scene, not just its appearance…

●      The composition secrets that help you decide what to keep and what to eliminate from the scene in front of you…

●      Cindy’s approach to creating depth in landscape paintings — a critical skill for making your paintings feel three-dimensional rather than flat…

●      PLUS: How to translate techniques from watercolor into oil painting — insights from an artist who has mastered both mediums…

●      …and so many more tips that will rocket your creativity through the roof!

Chapter Outline:

Introduction

EXTRAS:

●      High Speed View

●      Exhibit of Works

●      Interview with the Artist