Welcome to my online watercolor painting courses

Paint on your own / non-interactive

Allowing yourself to be a bit looser with your brushstroke, playing with your water-to-color blending can make some of those so called mistakes look intentional and allow the viewer to use their imagination....

Dec 2 - Jan 13

6-week interactive 

One of my most favorite subjects is to paint boats, especially ones with a lot of texture, seaweed and rope. This course is just a little different than many of my others, meaning here you get all the goodies, with my entire thought process and problem solving....

Dec 2-Jan 13

6-week interactive 

Have you struggled with your painting and want to feel more confidant?

This course works on developing your skills and approach to confidently create bold paintings.

Self pace courses

non-interactive

If you like to paint on your own, and go at your own pace, choose from a variety of different course options.

Try a Free mini course

Barns & Ranches 

Watercolor for Kids 

Focused courses

6-8 week interactive sessions 

Paint with the help of master watercolor artist Birgit O'Connor

Paint anytime day or night courses includes pre-recored lessons, lifetime access, go at your own pace, live meeting option, ask questions, painting reviews, problem solving, live demonstrations and more...

Current and upcoming sessions

Join the wait list

Will re-open at the beginning of the year

Let's work together on your creative journey 

Be creative, stay motivated, 

get inspired, and grow as an artist. 

 Join a supportive community, with other members just like you. with monthly meetings, and surprise studio pop-ups, private FB group, reference photos, special members only discounts, new projects, challenges and more...

• Dec 2-Jan 13  Let's Paint Boats 
• Dec 2-Jan 13 Fearless Flowers 1 (Masterclass)

• Membership opens 
• Atmospheric Landscapes

• Fearless Flowers 2 (Masterclass)
• Rocks, Sand & Sea Glass

"You pour your heart/soul into your courses; and a tremendous amount of your time/energy that you give to each of us, your students. Your courses reflect your passion for the art & teaching." Georgia  Young

"Your comment gave me my first aha moment of learning watercolors. I absolutely loved it " Sandra Hurley

"I can't believe how much I am learning, and am so amazed at how much you have packed into this class. The class has exceeded my expectationsThank you for all your input this has been amazing!" Lisa Oliver

"I was so surprised I was able to paint it without a drawing. It’s so different -Love this style of painting. As you said it’s gives use more chance to be creative." Margaret Murphy

As a school district administrator I have been in thousands of classrooms over the past 30 years. I want to complement you on your teaching style, your access though technology, and of course your art work. I would highly recommend you to anyone be they a beginner or advanced watercolorist." Linda Denton

"This has opened up a whole new world for me, yesterday's session drove home the point of how to turn a pleasant photo into a dramatic subject that truly tells a story. If I learn nothing else in the class (but I will 🤗), that lesson alone was worth the price of admission! A tangible AHA moment for me. Thanks for the joy" Sue Warnock

"I have struggled with that for years and FINALLY, thanks to you, feel that I have a better grasp of the techniques. Your the only instructor to explain it throughly. This has been a FANTASTIC course - thanks so much for offering it! I really like the online courses (this is my second) & will definitely be taking more! Thanks again, Karen Schmidt