Upcoming Watercolor Workshop: July 19

Paint a Loose and Easy Lighthouse


Imagine standing on a rocky shore, the ocean breeze in your hair, and salty mist brushing your cheeks. In this relaxing and inspiring watercolor workshop, we’ll explore how to paint a lighthouse scene that captures not just the structure, but also the feeling of being there.

Using expressive, loose techniques, you'll learn how to simplify complex shapes, suggest details without overworking, and bring movement and mood into your painting. Whether you're a beginner or just want to loosen up your style, this class will help you trust the process, paint freely, and create something uniquely yours.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to sketch and simplify a lighthouse and rocky shoreline
  • Techniques for creating atmosphere with washes and texture
  • Ways to use color, light, and suggestion to tell a story

Join us and discover how fun and freeing watercolor can be—no perfection needed, just a willingness to explore and play!

Meeting time

  • 12:00 PM / New York
  • 11:00 AM / Chicago
  • 10:00 AM  / Denver
  • 9:00 AM / San Francisco

Includes live workshop, recording, selected painting reviews, plus step-by-step go-at-your-pace lessons.

“These incredible online workshops...are magical! Thanks so much for your teaching" :) Debra Laurie



Who This is For

Anyone who loves coastal scenes and wants to capture mood and movement in their work

Artists of all levels who love to paint without pressure or perfection, to be more creative, and looking to loosen up and explore expression

Students who enjoy learning step-by-step in a supportive, creative environment

This is a perfect project if you are looking for a relaxing weekend to paint on your own or watercolor activities with friends.

Great for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Live Online Workshop July 19

Paint from the comfort of your own home. Includes recording.

"I'm thankful and grateful for your online courses, which have enabled me to explore and develop my desire to create my own works of art! Thank You, Birgit!" Agnes Franzak


Your instructor

Birgit O’Connor is a Master artist and a signature member of M-NWWS, (Northwest Watercolor Society) M-CWA, (California Watercolor Association) M-LWS (Louisiana Watercolor Society).

She is an award winning artist, judge, juror and author of the top-selling North Light books “ Watercolor in Motion”"Paint Watercolor Flowers" and “Watercolor Essentials” along with being included in three other titles. Known for her original paintings and inspirational teaching style.

Publications include the New York Times, SF Gate,Artist Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine INK in New Mexico, in the United States, Dobry Zank, (Poland) "L'Art de l'Aquarelle (France). Her memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Women.


"I have learned so much. Your techniques have given me the confidence to paint more boldly, and that is very freeing." Barbara Rogers
"I was so surprised I was able to paint it without a drawing. It’s so different -I love this style of painting. As you said, it gives us more chance to be creative." Margaret Murphy