When it comes to backgrounds, do you paint the background first, leave it for last, keep it white on the paper, or add lots of detail and color?
In this course, you will learn various easy techniques that will help you know what to do when painting your paintings and changing the mood.
- Learn how to create your reference material for future paintings.
- Understand how to change the feeling of a painting to brighten it up, make it moody or intense and dramatic.
- Before painting, learn how to test backgrounds with some very easy techniques.
Who This is For
- Anyone who loves to paint in watercolor.
- Perfect for self-paced painting and activities with friends.
- Fun for experts who want to unwind and anyone looking to dive into the wonderful world of watercolors!
- Anyone who wants to improve their painting skills and become the artist they have always dreamed of.
- Great for all levels.
Example Curriculum
About your instructor,
Birgit O'Connor
Master artist Birgit O’Connor is an internationally known award-winning artist, judge, juror and, author, known for her original paintings and inspirational teaching style. She is signature member of M-NWWS, M-CWA, M-LWS. Her memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's who in America and Who's who in American women.
Her books “Watercolor in Motion”, “Paint Watercolor Flowers” and “Watercolor Essentials” are top selling titles in her field, along with being included in over 60 national and international publications such as the New York Times, SF Gate, Watercolor Magazine, Dobry Zank, (Poland) "L'Art de l'Aquarelle (France).
