2. Exotic Orchids Masterclass Series
Explore how to change the color of what you see, to anything that inspires you.
"Add on" to the basic non-interactive course.
This option allows you to pick and choose what best fits into budget.
Paint when you want, go at your own pace, and when the time is right, lessons are recorded to fit into your life and schedule.
Downloadable once you purchase the course stream online anytime or save to your computer and watch even without the internet.
Lifetime access if life gets in the way you can always pick up where you left off or retake and start from the beginning.
Your Instructor
About your instructor,
Birgit O'Connor
Status of the (NWWS) NorthWest Watercolor Society, (LWS) Lousiana Watercolor Society, (CWA) California Watercolor Society.
Top-selling books include “Watercolor in Motion,” “Paint Watercolor Flowers,” and “Watercolor Essentials.” she has also been published in over 60 other national and international publications, such as Splash, Watercolor Magazine, American Watercolor Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Australian Artist Magazine, the New York Times, SF Gate, Watercolor Magazine, Dobry Zank (Poland), and L’Art de aquarelle (France).
A featured instructor with many Art Centers and Watercolor Societies throughout the United States and Canada, and faculty member of Watercolor Live 2020, 2021, 2023. Additionally, her work has been juried into several national and international exhibitions. She has also served as a judge and juror for numerous shows, including the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Her memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's Who in America, and Who’s Who in American Women.
Course Curriculum
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StartReference photos
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StartLine drawing
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Start1a. Cymbidium Orchid - Getting ready
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Start1b. Cymbidium Orchid - Mask the edges
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Start2. Cymbidium Orchid - One Petal at a time
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Start3. Cymbidium Orchid - Soft Shadows
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Start4. Cymbidium Orchid - Center of the flower
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Start5. Cymbidium Orchid - Leaves & Background
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Start6. Cymbidium Orchid - Add the details
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Start7. Cymbidium Orchid - Final Painting
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StartReference photos
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StartLine Drawing 10x22
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Start1 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (4:45)
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Start2 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (4:28)
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Start3 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (5:13)
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Start4 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (3:43)
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Start5 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (7:58)
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Start6 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (5:47)
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Start7 Cymbidium Orchid Pink to Green (9:15)
Frequently Asked Questions
What students say
Thanks so much for your teaching these incredible online workshops...they are magic! :) Debra Laurie
HI Birgit, I want you to know that this particular format with your personal reviews and critiques and the combination of website and class meetings are the best online course I have ever taken. Debra Prat
"Thank you, Birgit. YOU make learning fun, accessible, a DREAM come true! Your fine instruction makes it possible", Frances Gill-Turano
Hi Birgit, "I really like watching you paint… Your courses are amazing!" Cheryl F. Canada
"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
"Hi Birgit Your courses are 100 percent effective". Thanks, Fay
Hi Birgit... I'm thrilled with your extensive comments. :-) I'm really enjoying the course and to have such a valuable critique is such a wonderful addition to this course. 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. :-)
"WOW!!! You are such a real professional!!! I love how you are instructing...quiet, confident voice, SAYING exactly what you are doing and why, SHOWING exactly what you are doing and why, USING the reference photo as a guide and REFERRING to the practice sample as a reminder that "you can do it"!! And then GIVING the students time to put into practice what you've just taught with your comments and suggestions ready to help! WOW! Not only a first class instructor, but an excellent and beautiful artist. I LOVE YOUR WORK!" Cheryl Feragen
"I can't tell you how much I enjoy your courses, Birgit, you are a very generous and skilled teacher". LInda Read
"Birgit! You are amazing master of painting enriching our minds, hearts and imagination with your art. Thank you," Zlatica Stauder
"Birgit is an excellent instructor who is organized, informative and thorough in her presentations. Also she is very supportive and helpful in her comments on the painting submissions. I felt strongly that she really wanted me to learn and improve and produce a painting that would make me feel that I had achieved a result that would be worthwhile. I would take another class from her in a heartbeat. Sincerely," Trish Kuncewicz
"I wanted you to know that I really appreciate your calm teaching voice. It was one of the main reasons I chose your class. You speak very thoughtfully, slowly, and clearly. While watching the videos, I picked up a lot of helpful instruction, before of working on the actual painting. Using the sweeping upstroke to avoid spreading at the end of the stroke, and softening the edges of lines with a larger brush both worked beautifully, much improving my first attempts! I'll be starting to paint the poppy tomorrow – so excited!" Thanks in advance, Laurie
"Hi Birgit. Wow!!!Looks great!!!You are tireless!!!! I love the video courses. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the rest of us". Mary Louise
Dear Birgit "you are my all time favorite artist and I have purchased your some of your courses as well as a copy of the watercolor magic magazine you are featured in Australian Artist Magazine". H. Merchant AUSTRALIA
Hi Birgit "I am a retired art, elementary, and Montessori teacher with over 30 years experience. I tried other classes but I think I've learned the most from Birgit's online courses. I love the feedback she gives, it's way more than I have received before. I find it so valuable. I look forward to doing more." Jann Clare