Class | The Magic of Expressive Imperfection — Loose & Expressive Birds in Watercolor

The Magic of Expressive Imperfection —Loose & Expressive Birds in Watercolor

Have you ever wanted to paint birds in watercolor but found all those feathers, shapes, and details a little intimidating—or just weren’t sure where to begin? In this three-class watercolor series, we’ll work from bird references as we explore how to create loose, expressive birds in watercolor. Through demonstrations, guided painting, studies, and fun creative exercises, I’ll share the skills and process I use while encouraging you to loosen up and embrace the magic of expressive imperfection. From soft and subtle to colorful, bold, and full of movement, we’ll explore different ways to interpret birds without painting every feather. This class isn’t about painting the same bird as me. It’s about experimenting, making your own artistic choices, and creating your own interpretation of the bird.

Come ready to make a few beautiful messes and let’s see where watercolor takes us.

A little watercolor experience is recommended, as we’ll be building on basic techniques rather than starting from the very beginning.

Three 3-hour sessions.

Maximum of 8 students.

Oregon Art Supply — Studio North, Eugene, Oregon

Thursdays, October 8, 15 & 22 1:00–4:00 PM

3-Week Course | 9 Hours

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Leanna Weber

About Leanna

Leanna Weber is an Oregon-based watercolor artist, fine art photographer, and creative encourager with more than 20 years of experience helping people see the beauty in the world around them. Her artistic journey began long before watercolor, building a successful photography business where she specialized in portraiture, storytelling, and creating meaningful artwork for families. That foundation continues to influence every painting she creates today.

Since discovering watercolor in 2019, Leanna has become known for her expressive, emotion-filled paintings that celebrate light, atmosphere, and the imperfect beauty of life. Whether painting florals, portraits, beloved pets, or landscapes, she is drawn less to perfect realism and more to capturing the feeling of a moment.

As a teacher and creative encourager, Leanna believes anyone can learn to paint. Her classes focus on observation, simplification, and letting go of perfection, creating an encouraging environment where students gain confidence while discovering their own artistic voice. Her teaching philosophy—The Magic of Expressive Imperfection—invites artists of every skill level to embrace the unexpected beauty that watercolor offers.

Drawing from decades of experience as both a professional photographer and artist, Leanna teaches students not only how to paint what they see, but how to see like an artist—finding beauty, emotion, and story in everyday moments.

Today, Leanna creates original watercolor paintings, teaches workshops throughout Oregon, accepts a limited number of commissions each year, and shares her creative journey online in hopes of encouraging others to slow down, notice the beauty around them, and discover the joy of creating.

https://www.leannaweberart.com
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