Bold Rich Saturated Color / Independent Learning
Independent Learning, create bold seamless washes of color in the petals in dramatic floral paintings
Independent study - non-interactive
If you have ever wanted to know how to paint large flowers that make a statement, let go of shy color, and release the fear of making a mistakes, then this is for you.
Paint from your arm and not just your finger tips with large petals and backgrounds of seamless washes that balance both positive and negative shapes. Learn the techniques I apply into my largest paintings that span 40"x120" or more, with lessons that are scaled down into manageable size paintings just for you.
Based on my 6-week online course, this independent study offer allows you paint at your own pace, anywhere, anytime, on your computer, or selected device. Includes 4 main projects, reference photos, line drawings, and step by step lessons for a proven learning experience, lifetime access, great for all skill levels, suggested for advanced beginner - advanced.
Your Instructor
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).
What students say
"I am learning so much about every aspect of watercolor...materials, brand differences, techniques, etc. Your a passion for teaching comes out in each lesson. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and skills." Kay Pleuss Meyer
"I’m really enjoying this course on Bold, Rich, Saturated Color. I’m learning a lot and really like the self-paced format, your brushes are making a huge difference in getting much more even washes" Sally
"I never enjoyed an on line class like this before, Thank you" :) Janet DeLay, Visalia, California.
"Your courses are amazing!" Cheryl F. Canada
"I’m learning a lot and really like the self-paced format, your brushes are making a huge difference in getting much more even washes." Sally
" Its as good, or possibly even better than being in a class with you. Feel like I'm on the right track with the right tutor to help me." Kind regards from Jude. :-)
"G'day" Birgit and class, this inland Aussie is keen and ready to learn how to make watercolours glow more, with colour saturation and hopefully luminosity, with help from Birgit's generous teaching techniques. Michael D. Australia
"Thanks for this excellent course! Thank you", Arlo
Thank you Birgit..... I am much encouraged. I have all the right equipment and am learning a lot. IT IS INCREDIBLE to be able to get advice from an accomplished artist. I shall persevere! Pat
"you have really made me feel like I may be a painter. peace to you" Donna