Painting the Pink Moth Orchid in Watercolor
From Brush to Bloom
Date: February 25
Throughout the course, you'll explore essential watercolor techniques such as layering, glazing, and blending to create depth and texture in your orchid painting. You’ll also learn how to capture the petals' intricate patterns and gentle color gradients, as well as how to portray the transparency and lightness that make orchids so enchanting.
- Time:
- 12 PM - 4 PM / New York
- 11 AM - 3 PM / Chicago
- 10 AM - 2 PM / Denver
- 9 AM - 1 PM / San Francisco
- Location: Online
Can't make the Live workshop? Don't worry. You can paint later with the workshop recording or step-by-step lessons.
Materials Needed: Watercolor paints, watercolor brushes, watercolor paper, masking tape, and a reference image of a moth orchid (provided upon registration).
What You Will Learn:
- Techniques for painting delicate petals and intricate details using watercolors.
- Tips on layering to create depth and dimension.
- How to use gradients and washes for a smooth transition of colors.
- Best practices for working with watercolor’s unpredictable nature, from wet-on-wet to dry brush techniques.
- Building up layers to add depth and dimension to your flower.
- Creating highlights and shadows to give your painting life.
- How to design a pleasing composition.
- How to mix and apply pinks, purples, and soft neutrals to achieve the delicate hues of the orchid.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills to create your own stunning orchid paintings and a deeper understanding of how to bring other floral subjects to life on paper.
Who this is for
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will guide you step-by-step through the process of painting this elegant flower using a combination of soft washes and fine details.
Learn everything you did in my in-person workshop but so much more.
Here are just a few photos of my in-person workshops. Currently, most of my workshops are online.
About 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.
