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    Matilija Poppy, Red Cannas,
    Rhododendrons, White Tulips,
    Water Droplets, ohhhh . . . the
    possibilities. Birgit will teach you
    how to simplify a composition to
    create stunningly beautiful
    paintings. Learn how to move and
    blend water and color to create
    large smooth washes in the petals.
    Using values in shadows and
    choice backgrounds, you can turn
    a delicate flower into a bold
    dramatic painting that makes a
    statement. Birgit O'Connor is the
    author of Watercolor in Motion
    and Watercolor Essentials. She is
    a contributing editor to The
    Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor
    Artist.
 
Birgit O'Connor
The Essence Within the Flower
Studio

July 16 - 20, 2012
Bend, OR

Wait list

Beginning to Advanced

    BIRGIT O'CONNOR is a sought after self-taught
    artist / instructor that teaches many National and
    International workshops. Her work has been published
    in over 40 national and international publications along
    with being included in many collections throughout the
    world. Her most current publications include Artist
    Magazine, Watercolor Artist Magazine and "L'Art de
    l'Aquarelle from France.  Birgit has won numerous
    National and International awards and is a signature
    member of LWS & CWA, her other memberships
    include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's who in
    America, Who's who in American woman.  Birgit has
    written two books by North Light publications
    “Watercolor in Motion”, “Watercolor Essentials” Birgit
    is a contributing editor to Artist’s Magazine and
    Watercolor Artist Magazine and has also developed her
    own line of successful instructional DVD programs
    which are available on her website www.birgitoconnor.
    com
  

Class Outline (may change to fit the needs of the students and subject)
    Day 1
    Understanding the materials  - why they make a difference
    How color and water move- Preparation Exercises –Learning how to blend color - Wash bars, learning how to change
    the hue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcSh2FYPqwM

    Simplifying the composition – don’t paint every detail, simplify what you see.
    How to make a painting dramatic with shadows and layering color.
    Possible paintings for students -Red Cannas, start with only a few petals on ¼ sheet then applied to a ½ sheet for the
    painting

    Day 2
    Multiple Stamens may also include paper like petals.
    Multiple Stamens White Matilija Poppy,
    Cactus flowers (beautiful but optional) we can do a small ¼ sheet sample to learn technique the full composition will
    take 1-2 days
                        
    Day 3
    Water Drop add another dimension to a painting
    Preparation Exercises to learn technique
    Apply to Red flowers, Amaryllis or Cannas ¼ or ½ sheet

    Day 4
    Bold, Dramatic Flowers
    White Tulips, Magnolia, Hollyhock, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, TBD

    Day 5
    Finish up previous paintings
                          
    In this five day workshop Birgit shares her techniques in how to simplify a composition and create stunningly beautiful
    paintings. Learn how to move and blend water and color to create large smooth washes in the petals. Birgit will share
    how by using values in shadows and choice of background you can turn a seemly delicate flower into a bold dramatic
    painting that makes a statement. As a bonus learn how to add another dimension with the illusion of water drops. Some
    of the potential compositions are the Matilija Poppy, Water drops on Flowers, Red Cannas, Rhododendrons and White
    Tulips among others as time permits.

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