Elegant Orchids
Wednesday, May 21
Unlock the beauty of orchids through watercolor
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, in this immersive and elegant workshop. You'll learn how to bring these graceful flowers to life with soft color transitions, glowing transparency, and gentle light effects.
Master the Art of Painting Delicate Blooms
Once you enroll, you'll receive immediate access to:
- High-quality reference photos
- A ready-to-use line drawing
- Preparation instructions to help you set up with confidence
To save time, you're welcome to add the background in advance, leave it white, or choose to paint it after the session—the choice is yours.
During the live workshop, we’ll explore core watercolor techniques, with a special focus on how to:
- Create smooth color gradients on delicate petals and the background
- Convey lightness and depth with subtle layering
- Achieve that luminous, airy look orchids are known for
Join us and elevate your watercolor skills while painting one of nature’s most elegant flowers.
Meeting time
- 12 PM - 4 PM / New York
- 11 AM - 3 PM / Chicago
- 10 AM - 2 PM / Denver
- 9 AM - 1 PM / San Francisco
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Explore captivating orchids
During our time together, we will focus on the flowers, spikes, and leaves. To add a darker background. I would suggest using 300lb CP watercolor paper, adding color, and preparing it in advance. Follow the included lessons or if you plan on a white background, 140lb CP is fine.
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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 a 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).
