Sweet Peas in Watercolor
They look so simple, so what makes them so challenging to paint?
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to explore the world of floral painting, sweet peas offer an excellent subject to study and capture on canvas. By learning to paint sweet peas, you hone your artistic skills and develop a deeper connection with nature and its endless capacity to inspire and delight. Join us on this creative journey as we delve into the world of sweet peas, discovering the magic and allure of these enchanting flowers through the art of painting.
Loose and simple
Painting sweet peas encourages artists to slow down, observe nature closely, and appreciate these exquisite blooms' simple yet profound beauty.
Delicate and intriguing
Welcome to the world of sweet peas, where beauty and delicacy converge to create a truly special floral experience. Sweet peas are known for their charming blossoms in various colors, including pastel hues like pink, lavender, and white. These flowers are visually stunning and emit a sweet, enchanting fragrance that captivates the senses. Painting sweet peas allows artists to capture the essence of these lovely blooms on canvas, preserving their ephemeral beauty for eternity.
Fine Details
What makes painting sweet peas so unique is the intricate detailing and subtle nuances present in each flower. From the delicate ruffles of the petals to the graceful curve of the stems, sweet peas offer a wealth of visual elements to explore and interpret.
Your instructor, Birgit O'Connor
Birgit O’Connor is a Master artist and a signature member of M-NWWS, (Northwest Watercolor Society) M-CWA, (California Watercolor Association) M-LWS (Louisiana Watercolor Society).
She is an award winning artist, judge, juror and author of the top-selling North Light books “ Watercolor in Motion”"Paint Watercolor Flowers" and “Watercolor Essentials” along with being included in three other titles. Known for her original paintings and inspirational teaching style.
Publications include the New York Times, SF Gate,Artist Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine INK in New Mexico, in the United States, Dobry Zank, (Poland) "L'Art de l'Aquarelle (France). Her memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Women.
