Cindy Agan is an internationally published watercolor, portrait artist, author and teacher.
She is self-taught and prefers realism in all mediums.

Cindy is the author of the instructional book and art video titled:
Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life. An excerpt of her video has been included
in the video 10 Top Painting Tips with nine other artists from around the world.

A popular workshop instructor, Cindy conducts seminars throughout the United States and
Canada, and is the recipient of over 70 awards.

Cindy's paintings have also been featured in the following books:
Strokes of Genius 3: The Best of Drawing (10-2011)
The Best of Watercolor: Splash 6 ~ The Magic of Texture
The Best of Watercolor: Splash 7 ~ A Celebration of Light
The Best of Watercolor: Splash 9 ~ Watercolor Secrets
The Best of Watercolor: Splash 10 ~ Passionate Brushstrokes
The Best of Watercolor: Splash 12 ~ Celebrating Artistic Vision
Drawing and Painting People: The Essential Guide
Painters Quick Reference Series: Birds & Butterflies
Painters Quick Reference Series: Cats & Dogs
A Celebration of Light: Pty the Textures of Light in Watercolor

Cindy's paintings depicting children have been best described as "in a spirit evocative of Norman Rockwell"
and she has completed over 200 portrait commissions.

Her work has been accepted and displayed in national and international juried shows,
group and solo exhibits, and can be found in private and corporate collections in the USA and
United Kingdom. Over 45 of her images have been reproduced as limited edition, giclee prints
and greeting cards.

Signature Membership:
Louisiana Watercolor Society

Brush-Paper-Water ~ Watercolor Blog:
Showcased as Featured Artist ~ Click here to view

Memberships:
Northern Indiana Artists, Inc.

Paint Magazine ~ Publications in Great Britain:
Painting Glass that Sparkles 2005
Add Sparkle with Value and Contrast 2005
Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life - Animal 2005
Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life - Portraits 2004

Magazine Interviews:
Arts Everywhere Magazine ~ Making Art Pay 2006
The Art Cafe ~ Brush with Greatness 2004  (Click to read interview)

Television Interviews:
Artist to Artist Chicago, Illinois  2003
PBS - WNIT Open Studio Elkhart, Indiana  2004

Noted Awards:
Louisiana Watercolor Society...40th International Show
2010 - President's Award
Juror: Soon Y. Warren

Louisiana Watercolor Society...39th International Show
2009 - Honorable Mention
Juror: Laurin McCraken

Richeson 75: Still Life...International Competition Exhibit
2007 - Second Place Winner ~ Water Media

Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff...St Joseph, Michigan
2006 - Best in Category Award ~ Watercolor

Creative Catalyst Winter Art Show...International Online Exhibit
2005 - Honorable Mention
Juror: Hugh Greer

Creative Catalyst Fall Art Show...International Online Exhibit
2005 - Second Place Winner
Juror: Susan Bourdet