Watercolor Art Society-Houston upcoming events

Plein Air for Members - Camp Mohawk (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members Veteran's Day at Camp Mohawk

Coordinator: Alla Adams

Date: November 11, 2026

On: Wednesday

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Camp Mohawk
110 CR 193, Alvin, TX 77511

Members: Free

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

This Plein Air event will focus on trees, lakes, and nature scenes.

Class Type: Meet Up-No Instruction

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Join us for a creative escape surrounded by towering trees, serene lake views, and the tranquility of nature. Perfect for artists of all levels, this event invites you to capture the essence of the Camp Mohawk’s lush landscapes and reflective waters in your unique style. Bring your watercolor supplies and let the soothing natural environment inspire your creativity!

This Plein Air event will focus on trees, lake, and nature scenes.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting trees, lake, and nature scenes in Plein Air!

How to Paint Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygV5PuvzjE4

Trees Reflecting on Water Using Watercolor by Lucy Akins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQw0mmnvksM

5 Tips for Painting Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

Plein Air for Members - George Ranch Frontier Days (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members George Ranch Frontier Days

Coordinator: Alla Adams

Date: November 12, 13, or 14, 2026

On: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday & Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday

Location: George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Members: Free

Step Back in Time with Your Watercolors!

What an exciting opportunity for our WAS-H Plein Air artists! We have been invited to a three-day paintout at the historic George Ranch, where the charm of 1930s Texas comes alive! Imagine setting up your easel amid picturesque ranch buildings, rustic fences, sprawling landscapes, and timeless scenes of Texas heritage. From weathered architectural details to the beautiful interplay of sunlight and shadows, this historic setting promises endless inspiration for watercolor artists. Bring your brushes, capture the spirit of the Old West, and enjoy wonderful day(s) of painting and creativity!

Let's turn a little Texas history into beautiful watercolor memories!

Choose which days/times you are attending on check-out. Entrance to George Ranch is free and we are part of their Frontier Days event. Plan to paint and talk to visitors and answer questions about WAS-H. You may offer your works for sale. You must fill out and return the Volunteer Agreement in order to participate. Return completed form to admin@watercolorhouston.org

The George Ranch Volunteer Agreement (pdf) or (docx)

Free Lunch is provided by George Ranch if you register before Oct. 28. Since Saturday is divided you may not get free lunch that day. There will also be food vendors there. George Ranch requests that we wear a white shirt and jeans. WAS-H will provide art aprons to wear so that we blend in with their festivities.

Frontier Days Event: Along with our regular historic house tours, guests will explore a pioneer village, discover a cowboy cookout on the cattle drive trail, contribute to the farm life of a sharecropper and learn about the lives of soldiers during WWII. The Ranch will host costumed volunteers and re-enactors representing more than 100 years of Texas history. In addition, there will be hands-on activities, live entertainment, games, and more.

Frontier Days is our biggest living history event of the year. You don’t want to miss it!

Link to Information about George Ranch Frontier Days

Our Plein Air Motto: Progress over Perfection

This plein air event will focus on capturing the rustic charm of the historic ranch and the beauty of its surrounding countryside.

Class Type: Meet Up-No Instruction

Plan for walking and carrying supplies to get to painting area. They request we are setup by 8 AM and that someone is there for the advertised times to talk to guests.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting a building in a cityscape in Plein Air!

Watercolor Tutorial “Farm House 2” by Rick Surowicz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb7RZ7MwQkU

Watercolor Tutorial Western, Cowboy for Beginners by John Box Art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYN6kIQ8Jw

Cattle and Cowboys by Tina Schmidt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUcuWDNrKjE

Capturing the Beauty of Old French Buildings: Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvRHj3hHlJI

Venice Travel Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo: Renaissance Building Façade by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIPip5uer0

This Is the Best Way to Paint Buildings by Robert Mee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugmXDPiiA4

How to Draw Perspective – A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial by Toby at Sketch Loose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9f9shBpNI

How to Paint Architecture in Watercolor Loose Style – Painting Light and Mood by Nina Volk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzkitSEUro

View Supply List

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Plein Air for Members - George Ranch Frontier Days (November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members George Ranch Frontier Days

Coordinator: Alla Adams

Date: November 12, 13, or 14, 2026

On: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday & Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday

Location: George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Members: Free

Step Back in Time with Your Watercolors!

What an exciting opportunity for our WAS-H Plein Air artists! We have been invited to a three-day paintout at the historic George Ranch, where the charm of 1930s Texas comes alive! Imagine setting up your easel amid picturesque ranch buildings, rustic fences, sprawling landscapes, and timeless scenes of Texas heritage. From weathered architectural details to the beautiful interplay of sunlight and shadows, this historic setting promises endless inspiration for watercolor artists. Bring your brushes, capture the spirit of the Old West, and enjoy wonderful day(s) of painting and creativity!

Let's turn a little Texas history into beautiful watercolor memories!

Choose which days/times you are attending on check-out. Entrance to George Ranch is free and we are part of their Frontier Days event. Plan to paint and talk to visitors and answer questions about WAS-H. You may offer your works for sale. You must fill out and return the Volunteer Agreement in order to participate. Return completed form to admin@watercolorhouston.org

The George Ranch Volunteer Agreement (pdf) or (docx)

Free Lunch is provided by George Ranch if you register before Oct. 28. Since Saturday is divided you may not get free lunch that day. There will also be food vendors there. George Ranch requests that we wear a white shirt and jeans. WAS-H will provide art aprons to wear so that we blend in with their festivities.

Frontier Days Event: Along with our regular historic house tours, guests will explore a pioneer village, discover a cowboy cookout on the cattle drive trail, contribute to the farm life of a sharecropper and learn about the lives of soldiers during WWII. The Ranch will host costumed volunteers and re-enactors representing more than 100 years of Texas history. In addition, there will be hands-on activities, live entertainment, games, and more.

Frontier Days is our biggest living history event of the year. You don’t want to miss it!

Link to Information about George Ranch Frontier Days

Our Plein Air Motto: Progress over Perfection

This plein air event will focus on capturing the rustic charm of the historic ranch and the beauty of its surrounding countryside.

Class Type: Meet Up-No Instruction

Plan for walking and carrying supplies to get to painting area. They request we are setup by 8 AM and that someone is there for the advertised times to talk to guests.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting a building in a cityscape in Plein Air!

Watercolor Tutorial “Farm House 2” by Rick Surowicz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb7RZ7MwQkU

Watercolor Tutorial Western, Cowboy for Beginners by John Box Art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYN6kIQ8Jw

Cattle and Cowboys by Tina Schmidt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUcuWDNrKjE

Capturing the Beauty of Old French Buildings: Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvRHj3hHlJI

Venice Travel Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo: Renaissance Building Façade by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIPip5uer0

This Is the Best Way to Paint Buildings by Robert Mee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugmXDPiiA4

How to Draw Perspective – A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial by Toby at Sketch Loose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9f9shBpNI

How to Paint Architecture in Watercolor Loose Style – Painting Light and Mood by Nina Volk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzkitSEUro

View Supply List

️Detailed Event Description

Plein Air for Members - George Ranch Frontier Days (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members George Ranch Frontier Days

Coordinator: Alla Adams

Date: November 12, 13, or 14, 2026

On: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday & Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday

Location: George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Members: Free

Step Back in Time with Your Watercolors!

What an exciting opportunity for our WAS-H Plein Air artists! We have been invited to a three-day paintout at the historic George Ranch, where the charm of 1930s Texas comes alive! Imagine setting up your easel amid picturesque ranch buildings, rustic fences, sprawling landscapes, and timeless scenes of Texas heritage. From weathered architectural details to the beautiful interplay of sunlight and shadows, this historic setting promises endless inspiration for watercolor artists. Bring your brushes, capture the spirit of the Old West, and enjoy wonderful day(s) of painting and creativity!

Let's turn a little Texas history into beautiful watercolor memories!

Choose which days/times you are attending on check-out. Entrance to George Ranch is free and we are part of their Frontier Days event. Plan to paint and talk to visitors and answer questions about WAS-H. You may offer your works for sale. You must fill out and return the Volunteer Agreement in order to participate. Return completed form to admin@watercolorhouston.org

The George Ranch Volunteer Agreement (pdf) or (docx)

Free Lunch is provided by George Ranch if you register before Oct. 28. Since Saturday is divided you may not get free lunch that day. There will also be food vendors there. George Ranch requests that we wear a white shirt and jeans. WAS-H will provide art aprons to wear so that we blend in with their festivities.

Frontier Days Event: Along with our regular historic house tours, guests will explore a pioneer village, discover a cowboy cookout on the cattle drive trail, contribute to the farm life of a sharecropper and learn about the lives of soldiers during WWII. The Ranch will host costumed volunteers and re-enactors representing more than 100 years of Texas history. In addition, there will be hands-on activities, live entertainment, games, and more.

Frontier Days is our biggest living history event of the year. You don’t want to miss it!

Link to Information about George Ranch Frontier Days

Our Plein Air Motto: Progress over Perfection

This plein air event will focus on capturing the rustic charm of the historic ranch and the beauty of its surrounding countryside.

Class Type: Meet Up-No Instruction

Plan for walking and carrying supplies to get to painting area. They request we are setup by 8 AM and that someone is there for the advertised times to talk to guests.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting a building in a cityscape in Plein Air!

Watercolor Tutorial “Farm House 2” by Rick Surowicz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb7RZ7MwQkU

Watercolor Tutorial Western, Cowboy for Beginners by John Box Art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYN6kIQ8Jw

Cattle and Cowboys by Tina Schmidt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUcuWDNrKjE

Capturing the Beauty of Old French Buildings: Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvRHj3hHlJI

Venice Travel Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo: Renaissance Building Façade by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIPip5uer0

This Is the Best Way to Paint Buildings by Robert Mee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugmXDPiiA4

How to Draw Perspective – A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial by Toby at Sketch Loose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9f9shBpNI

How to Paint Architecture in Watercolor Loose Style – Painting Light and Mood by Nina Volk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzkitSEUro

View Supply List

️Detailed Event Description

Plein Air for Members - George Ranch Frontier Days (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members George Ranch Frontier Days

Coordinator: Alla Adams

Date: November 12, 13, or 14, 2026

On: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday

Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday & Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday

Location: George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Members: Free

Step Back in Time with Your Watercolors!

What an exciting opportunity for our WAS-H Plein Air artists! We have been invited to a three-day paintout at the historic George Ranch, where the charm of 1930s Texas comes alive! Imagine setting up your easel amid picturesque ranch buildings, rustic fences, sprawling landscapes, and timeless scenes of Texas heritage. From weathered architectural details to the beautiful interplay of sunlight and shadows, this historic setting promises endless inspiration for watercolor artists. Bring your brushes, capture the spirit of the Old West, and enjoy wonderful day(s) of painting and creativity!

Let's turn a little Texas history into beautiful watercolor memories!

Choose which days/times you are attending on check-out. Entrance to George Ranch is free and we are part of their Frontier Days event. Plan to paint and talk to visitors and answer questions about WAS-H. You may offer your works for sale. You must fill out and return the Volunteer Agreement in order to participate. Return completed form to admin@watercolorhouston.org

The George Ranch Volunteer Agreement (pdf) or (docx)

Free Lunch is provided by George Ranch if you register before Oct. 28. Since Saturday is divided you may not get free lunch that day. There will also be food vendors there. George Ranch requests that we wear a white shirt and jeans. WAS-H will provide art aprons to wear so that we blend in with their festivities.

Frontier Days Event: Along with our regular historic house tours, guests will explore a pioneer village, discover a cowboy cookout on the cattle drive trail, contribute to the farm life of a sharecropper and learn about the lives of soldiers during WWII. The Ranch will host costumed volunteers and re-enactors representing more than 100 years of Texas history. In addition, there will be hands-on activities, live entertainment, games, and more.

Frontier Days is our biggest living history event of the year. You don’t want to miss it!

Link to Information about George Ranch Frontier Days

Our Plein Air Motto: Progress over Perfection

This plein air event will focus on capturing the rustic charm of the historic ranch and the beauty of its surrounding countryside.

Class Type: Meet Up-No Instruction

Plan for walking and carrying supplies to get to painting area. They request we are setup by 8 AM and that someone is there for the advertised times to talk to guests.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting a building in a cityscape in Plein Air!

Watercolor Tutorial “Farm House 2” by Rick Surowicz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb7RZ7MwQkU

Watercolor Tutorial Western, Cowboy for Beginners by John Box Art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYYN6kIQ8Jw

Cattle and Cowboys by Tina Schmidt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUcuWDNrKjE

Capturing the Beauty of Old French Buildings: Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvRHj3hHlJI

Venice Travel Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo: Renaissance Building Façade by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIPip5uer0

This Is the Best Way to Paint Buildings by Robert Mee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugmXDPiiA4

How to Draw Perspective – A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial by Toby at Sketch Loose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9f9shBpNI

How to Paint Architecture in Watercolor Loose Style – Painting Light and Mood by Nina Volk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzkitSEUro

View Supply List

️Detailed Event Description

Plein Air for Members - Historic Houses in the East End Historic District of Galveston (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members - Historic Houses in the East End Historic District of Galveston

Coordinator: Alla Adams

Date: December 5, 2026

On: Saturday

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Galveston East End

Members: Free

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

This Plein Air event will focus on trees, lakes, and nature scenes.

Class Type: Meet Up-No Instruction

This Plein Air event will focus on drawing and painting a building in an artistic representation of a historic district area.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Painting buildings in watercolor allows us to capture the unique features and atmosphere of

architectural structures. The fluidity of watercolor is perfect for capturing the mood and weather conditions around the building from sunny days to rainy scenes. This medium helps convey both the structure and the feeling of the place, bringing the building to life.

Galveston wears its history proudly - in intricate woodwork, iron balconies, and tree-lined streets that have stood the test of time. We will explore the East End Historic District, where Victorian-era homes reflect the island’s 19th-century prosperity.

This Plein Air event will focus on drawing and painting a building in an artistic representation of a historic district area.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are a few helpful YouTube video demos you can practice with at home before attending the event on location. I typically watch the full demonstration first to understand the process and take notes on key techniques. Then, I replay the video and paint along with it. One of the things I appreciate most about YouTube demos is the flexibility - they can be paused or rewound, allowing me to learn and paint at my own pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting a building in a cityscape in Plein Air!

Watercolor Demonstration by Vladislav Yeliseyev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmkHmBZfMD8

Capturing the Beauty of Old French Buildings: Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvRHj3hHlJI

Venice Travel Plein Air Watercolor Painting Demo: Renaissance Building Façade by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzIPip5uer0

This Is the Best Way to Paint Buildings by Robert Mee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugmXDPiiA4

How to Draw Perspective – A Simple Guide and Sketching Tutorial by Toby at Sketch Loose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs9f9shBpNI

Cityscape Painting – En-Plein-Air Watercolor Demonstration by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNk87oa6XnY

Perspective Drawing for Painters – Tips Tricks and Techniques by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMgBUXfwS0g

How to Paint Architecture in Watercolor Loose Style – Painting Light and Mood by Nina Volk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzkitSEUro