Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting
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Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting
Watercolor tips, guest interviews, demonstrations, marketing, techniques, how to stay motivated
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Plein air painting, Getting started
First get rid of the expecations of what you do in the studio, and be willing to learn a lot about creativity, focus and a get ready to have some fun,...
Feeling ”Fearless” or fearful?
Based on my "Fearless flowers" courses, in this episode, we explore when painting how to get out of your comfort zone, and grow to be more bold and dy...
Reference photos and licensing
Today were talking about what if you’re doing a painting and use photos that someone else took as your reference material, can you use it for a show,...
Pushing through the fear, do you need to be perfect?
Pushing through the fear.
Do you feel the need to always be perfect?
What kind of artist do you want to be?
Do you want to have the...
How to get motivated when you’re just not feeling it
Sometimes it’s difficult to get started and paint again, it can be because of some life circumstance, the holidays, or we're just not inspired. Not e...
Realism or Abstraction, painting a cluster of Monarch Butterflies
In this episode, we discuss the approach of painting a cluster of Monarch Butterflies.
We will be covering what you might think might be a failu...
Why values are important in a painting
Values help to invite the viewer into the painting, so in today's episode we are having a discussion about why they are important, to help create a pu...
Grow your creativity
In today's meeting will talk a little bit about how to get that fine spray in a painting by using an atomizer, a Kemper tool or a toothbrush.
We...
Are you painting from your heart or your head?
In this episode will be having a conversation about where your inspiration come from?
Have you ever thought of where you painting from in your...
Ranger inks, what’s the difference between Inks and Watercolor pigment
Today Ann told us today about Ranger inks, and how much she is enjoying them, especially the distressed inks. Then our conversation took a turn into w...
I Love this brush, effortless glazing without lifting the previous layer
When I first started painting years ago, the art store where I did my first demonstration gifted me with the largest brush that I had ever seen, a #30...
Putting the Water Back Into Watercolor
Today I will give you a glimpse inside my process as I discuss an article by Cherie Dawn Hass from Realism live and how my work has changed over the l...
Should you use black in a painting and do you outline your subjects?
Today we discuss how to get focused after being distracted with summer, and should you use black in a painting?
If you use a black, should you u...
Background ideas, problem solving, and what do when masking sticks to paper
Today we discuss backgrounds and ideas of how to approach them. More problem solving, what do is the masking sticks to paper and what about the magic...
How to increase color intensity and lift highlights in watercolor
Many people think that watercolor is weak and wimpy, let’s look at how to bring up the color, lift highlights and make smooth washes. For workshops an...
Visit with Guest Artist Ingrid Butler in her home studio
Today we visit Ingrid in her home studio, and discuss what art projects she has been up to during Covid. You can find out more about Ingrid in one of...
Using one color to paint a fluffy cat, review of handmade Indian paper
Wet into wet how to paint a fluffy cat, discussing paper, drying time.
Do you attach paper to a board?
Painting with one color, values, da...
Painting with a piece of paper
Painting with a piece of paper
The best way to experience this method is either by enrolling in the independent course on Seascapes or you can...
Interview with Andy Rycroft of Creative Productivity
Interview with Andy Rycroft of Creative Productivity and his upcoming event later this month.
With the support of the creative community and str...
Painting loose is not as easy as it looks
Today we discuss how to let the color find its own path through the water on the surface, and how with a simple touch you can allow dissolve an edge,...
When life gets in the way
Let's talk about how you can remove some of the invisible obstacles that happen, when life gets in the way.
How can you find the time to paint?...
#044 Let's talk watercolor, with Guest artist Sterling Edwards
If you have ever wanted to know more about what it's like to be a successful professional watercolor artist, come and join me and Sterling Edwards in...
#043 Painting on Yupo paper / Guest Tamra Sheline
Today we visit Tamra in her studio in Camas, Washington to discuss her work and techniques on Yupo Paper. When designing she uses a watercolor pencil...
#042 How to Paint a Desert Path in Watercolor
Website: www.birgitoconnor.com Join us as we take a look at how to simplify a desert path using the learned techniques then applying them into a stude...
#041 Guest interview with Ingrid Butler / The Business of Art
Join me as I sit down with Ingrid Butler of Moth Mablers and discuss a little about the business of art. Even though she isn't a watercolor artist her...
#040 Guest interview with Tony White Watercolor Artist from Tasmania
Join me as I interview with Tony White from Tasmania, about his beautiful watercolor paintings, we will discuss his artistic journey and the leap of f...
#039 Video painting review - Students getting loose
When it come to painting loose, it seems much easier than it really is. We are all so use to painting everything that we see and all the little detail...
# 038 The Yellow Chair
Looking at a students painting from the "Develop your own Paintings e-course" where we discuss the approach and how to get the results that she wants....
#037 Foot prints in the Sand, and keep them simple
Keep it simple using the same concept as the shadows and highlight on the rocks, this time we will apply it into Foot prints in the Sand.
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#036 Video Part 2 Loose Painting Pear
When it comes to this painting style as many of you have found, it's not always as easy as it looks. I'll share a secret with you, much of it has to d...
#034 How to get Past obstacles and get to your Creativity
How to get past feeling stuck, find your creativity and remove obstacles. Sometimes you just don't feel like painting, or life events get in the way,...
#33 Video: Shadows & Highlights (Rocks Sand Sea Glass)
Today we are meeting with some students to go over their paintings, talk about shadows, value and placement along with a demonstration.
For more...
#032 Video: Guest interview with Jane Blundell - All about color
Jane's Ultimate Mixing Set - now available from Daniel Smith :
Jane: "I have often been asked what colours I recommend for people to buy to get...
#031 Conversation with students
A fantastic idea of making a downloadable low commitment print on Etsy to create a passive income, how to find a image to paint and entering a show
Bonus Episode Footprints in the snow
Inspired by one of my students on how to paint footprints in the snow
#030 Video: Rocks Sand & Sea Glass - Take a peek
Join me in the studio as we review the upcoming content for the Rocks Sand & Sea Glass course, get some tips and techniques along with a very simple e...
#029 Conversation with students
Continuing the conversation with students about instagram, facebook, Pintrest, do you really need a website and should you enter shows. What are judge...
#028 Video: Painting review & demonstration (Bold Rich Saturated color)
Video: Review paintings and demonstration
Meet a few of the students, see what you can do to make paintings have a little more depth and watch a...
#027 Guest interview with Eva Nichols
Join me as I interview one of my previous students Eva Nicholas about her journey, who has gone on to enter shows, travel and teach and show her work...