Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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Watercolor tips, guest interviews, demonstrations, marketing, techniques, how to stay motivated

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2021
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 watercolor competitions. Personally, I found this fascinating information, I hope you will too. www.birgitoconnor.com Birgit's online watercolor courses Ranger inks
August 17, 2021
14 min
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 thought the brush they gave me was nice, so I just put it to the side, because most of my brushes that I worked with at that time, were the smaller #3, #8, #10 and maybe the largest brush being a #12. Then one day, I was a little tired of being fiddly with my strokes and I wanted to simplify my painting style and expand the size of my paintings. I found it challenging to get the results that I wanted with most of my brushes and I learned quite a bit just by testing different brands and types of brushes. Most were either be too soft and wimpy or stiff, so, I gave the brush from the demonstration a try, and it worked beautifully, I was not only able to expand the size of my paintings but grew as an artist. View on YouTube https://youtu.be/6BP7z-o_ocs If you have seen any of my earlier videos or demonstrations then you would have noticed my white handled brush, and over the years the ferrule loosened, and I wanted to share this great brush with my students, so I searched and it was nowhere to be found. I found an alternative that worked almost as well but I still loved my original white handle brush, and since I was not able to direct my students to this brush I put it to the side and focused on other ones. The funny thing is after 20 years or so, one day I found myself struggling with a piece of paper for a demonstration where the sizing just wasn't working for me, I grabbed that old brush, and it felt like an old friend, the comfort and ease of how well it worked, I thought just take another look around, and I found it, I was stunned. In the video you will be able to see the brush as I tested it again for the first time and it may be something that you might like to explore for yourself. You will now be able to find them in my store. am now carrying the brushes in my store on my website www.birgitconnor.com Visit my store Cats Tongue Wash Brush Blog Online courses
August 12, 2021
13 min
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 website
August 11, 2021
12 min
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 surrounding colors. When it comes to figures should you outline them or work with values, and what do you do when you see someone on the street that you want to paint? Try a Free online course at www.birgitoconnor.com
August 8, 2021
34 min
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.
July 23, 2021
34 min
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
July 21, 2021
17 min
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 our past inteviews, or on my Podcast The World of Watercolor Painting with Birgit O'Connor Past interview #041 Guest interview with Ingrid Butler / The Business of Art Oct 6th, 2019 by Birgit O'Connor Watercolors 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 collections throughout the world. View some of her Youtube videos https://youtu.be/Bb0YyISfMY4 https://youtu.be/K3eLAIoCpfU https://youtu.be/RN-rD_aEGZM https://youtu.be/2Q_FbLluRMs Website Ingrid Burler Artist https://ingridbutler.com/ Birgit O'Connor https://birgitoconnor.com/
July 13, 2021
14 min
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 more of the creative mind Why highlights make a difference Review of handmade Indian paper What about the judging process in shows Where to get art supplies during the Covid shortage.
July 8, 2021
34 min

About the podcast Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

Watercolor tips, guest interviews, demonstrations, marketing, techniques, how to stay motivated

Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

About the podcast Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

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Ranger inks, what’s the difference between Inks and Watercolor pigment

I Love this brush, effortless glazing without lifting the previous layer

Putting the Water Back Into Watercolor

Should you use black in a painting and do you outline your subjects?

Background ideas, problem solving, and what do when masking sticks to paper

How to increase color intensity and lift highlights in watercolor

Visit with Guest Artist Ingrid Butler in her home studio

Using one color to paint a fluffy cat, review of handmade Indian paper

About the podcast Birgit O'Connor and The World of Watercolor Painting

Categories