Visit with Guest Artist Ingrid Butler in her home studio

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, consider Plein air painting. Here easle I used is a Traveler Series Watercolor Package click here ... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

21 min listen

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 dynamic. In the Fearless Flowers series, both the interactive and independent study options are availa... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

22 min listen

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, can you sell it, can you claim it as your own? Are you using your artistic vision or copying an imag... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

32 min listen

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 control you want over your brushstrokes, and if you don’t it can depend on the brush and the amount of water it’s hold... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

26 min listen

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 everyone enjoys the isolation of the studio or is a self-motivated artist, some enjoy painting with o... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

11 min listen

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 failure could be an incredible abstraction, along with paper surfaces and color mingling. Online Courses Websit... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

34 min listen

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 will also discuss a value study app and talk about some of the challenges you can face when doing a plein... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

39 min listen

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 body? Is it your head, your heart, your fingertips, wrist, arm, full body and what kind of experience is i... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

37 min listen

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 what's the difference of inks, alcohol inks and water color pigments and can alcohol inks be used in ... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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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. I had no idea what to do with it, or how to use it, it wasn't terribly comfortable in my hand, I t... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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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 last decade. Click here to see the full online article For online courses and workshops visit my web... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

12 min listen

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 use it from the tube or mix your own? will it look harmonious, like a black hole and what happens to the su... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

33 min listen

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 eraser. by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

34 min listen

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 and online courses go to https://birgitoconnor.com by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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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, dampness of the paper. Working on a full sheet painting Discussing how to separate from the analytical mind into m... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

34 min listen

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 always join the interactive course later. Interactive courses run in sessions. How to handle painting in... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

21 min listen

Interview with Andy Rycroft of Creative Productivity: Interview with Andy Rycroft of Creative Productivity and his upcoming event later this month. Purpose, productivity and creative value. With the support of the creative community and strategic daily activities, you will identify your creative value, ... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

24 min listen

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, to the color to escape. Do you want hard or soft edges? Do you want to keep it light, soft and prett... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

19 min listen

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? Does every painting need to be a a masterpiece or can you think about it as an experiment? Have you reco... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

39 min listen

#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 instead of lead, and many different kinds of salt hymalaian, pink, table, kosher, rock, epson salt, ... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

58 min listen

#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 students photograph. For the full demonstration join us in the Desert Landscape course or view as a premi... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

9 min listen

#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 papers and designs are internationally recognized. Her work has been included in many museums and c... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

15 min listen

#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 faith of leaving a 9-5 job as a banker to become a successful watercolor artist that now travels the ... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

57 min listen

#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 details, so letting those blooms happen and loosing edges can feel a little unnerving. Come and join me an... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

13 min listen

# 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. Coming soon an expanded version with continuing education for those that have already enrolled. by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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#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. www.birgitoconnor.com by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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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 do with the drawing, materials you're using and the real magic happens in the brushstroke and since t... by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

22 min listen

#035 Video Part 1 Loose Painting (Pear): Part 1 of painting loose and Free by Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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