Polar Bears

Paint 5 different Polar Bear paintings

What Students say

"I feel like a puppy on peanut butter... love this class!" Gail Gabriel

These paintings are so precious and endearing, you have captured the Polar Bears essence in these simple and skilled paintings which really excite all of your students"Trish Kuncewicz

"This was WAY too much fun"..Gail Gabriel

"What a charming series! It is fascinating to watch you use student grade paper, a single brush, and two colors from a typical child's WC set to give the polar bear family life, character, and emotion. I'll say once again that your passion and enthusiasm for what you do is obvious and contagious" Sue Warnock

"You really are the best, most clear instructor, and leave folks to add their own "spice" to the stew. Many thanks for the kindness of your gifts. I always look forward to these lessons. :)" Frances Gill-Turano


Specifically designed with the beginner in mind

This series adaptable to all levels, it offers WC lessons in simplification, negative painting, water-to-color ratio, values, loose painting, and the effective use of monochromatic presentation...all while having FUN painting polar bears!

5 lessons that make watercolor accessible to children and young at heart.


Excellent for beginners, easy to understand, use student or professional quality materials, all levels.

Excellent for beginners and all levels


Your Instructor


Birgit O'Connor
Birgit O'Connor

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).


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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