Watercoloring Made Simple: Comprehensive Lessons
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Welcome to Birgit O’Connor Watercolors
Here you’ll find a world of watercolor made simple, fun, and inspiring. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this channel is packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, tips, and techniques to help you grow as an artist.
From quick beginner projects to more advanced lessons on color, brushwork, and expressive painting, you’ll discover how to bring life and personality into your work. I share my favorite materials, watercolor techniques, and creative approaches so you can paint with confidence and joy.
In-depth Watercolor Courses
Explore everything from short workshops to in-depth 6-week online courses covering a variety of subjects like landscapes, florals, expressive figures, and more. Each class is carefully crafted to build your skills, deepen your understanding of watercolor, and boost your confidence as an artist.
Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or a more experienced painter looking to refine your technique, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical tips, and step-by-step guidance from an award-winning watercolorist and passionate instructor.
Fun and Easy Watercolor
Do you just want to have fun and explore simple, easy projects?
Whether you’re a beginner looking for something less intimidating, a parent wanting to paint with your kids, or searching for creative homeschool activities, these projects are designed to keep watercolor lighthearted and stress-free.
You’ll still be learning important watercolor techniques while enjoying playful, approachable lessons that anyone can do—no pressure, just creativity and fun!
About Birgit O'Connor
Birgit O’Connor Internationally Award Winning Artist and AuthorCWA-M, LWS-M, NWWS, is an award winning master watercolor artist, best selling author and sought after instructor. Her work has been included in collections throughout the world, and has been published in over 60 national and international artist publications, including Australian Artist, International Artist Magazine, Watercolor Artist, American Artist, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times.
Best selling author
When it comes to watercolor painting, many institutions have added Birgit’s best selling books to their curriculum which include Watercolor in Motion, Watercolor Essentials, Paint Watercolor Flowers.
How you can learn to paint in watercolor
Beyond the publications, books and in person workshop, Birgit shares her knowledge and skill in many online watercolor painting courses. These classes include a wide range of subject matter, from florals to landscapes, beginner to advanced Masterclasses, no matter what skill level you’re at, you can enjoy an online painting workshop, just check out her online courses.
Birgit’s memberships include California Watercolor Society, Louisiana Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society, Who's who in America, and Who's Who in American Woman.