Floral Passion, Starflower Horizantal
What makes your paintings stand apart from others?
When I started painting flowers, all those years ago, what intrigued me the most was not only the obvious shape, form and color, but how something so delicate could still be so strong. Flowers have the ability to heal, convey feelings, withstand all sorts of weather conditions, and always be beautiful.
For myself, It was never so much about painting a pretty picture, or a vase full of flowers, which really never interested me much. Flowers became the vehicle to use the watercolor medium, brushstrokes and movement, to create a journey without restriction.
Dive deep into the layers of the watercolor medium, and just when you thought you were done, you’re not, I’ll take you on a journey of how to push areas back, and pull petals forward, while doing both positive and negative painting and so much and more.
As you work through the lessons you will develop a deeper understanding of how to apply these techniques into your own paintings, while creating two beautiful paintings that you can frame and enjoy.
What Students sa
"WOW, DEEP, is an inadequate description, all aspects of layering and glazing is like no other. When I look at these lessons, I am starting to see things so much differently than I have been as a student painter. You really have done a very wonderful and complete job translating these paintings into lessons. I now look deeper, can see more, and understand a deeper level of the creative process." Trish Kuncewicz
"Incredible, I have now learned how much the subtle shading, dramatic layering, intricate negative painting, and intriguing color combinations, helps the blossoms emerge in all their glory from the carefully designed background. Mastering this painting has taken my skills to the next level!" Sue Warnock
" I have learned so much in this deep dive class. I didn't realize it takes courage to add one more glaze. LOL. Thanks for a very helpful, challenging and satisfying assignment." Vicki Smith
"I have grown so much through your class. You are a natural born teacher and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you", Jodee Todd
Your Instructor
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.