WAS-H upcoming events

Plein Air for Members - Hindu Temple (June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Friday, June 19

11 am - 3 pm

Hindu Temple

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple, 1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477

This Plein Air event will focus on a sculpture outdoors

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Join us for an inspiring day of art and creativity at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple. The temple materials and sculptures were carved out of Italian marble and Turkish limestone by 3,000 craftsmen in India, and then shipped to Houston for building this magnificent mandir. It is composed of 33,000 pieces of marble and limestone that were fitted together in tongue-and-groove fashion like a three-dimensional puzzle. The entire structure, including the foundation, does not contain a single piece of iron or steel. The details in the columns and walls include carvings of deities, dancers, musicians, elephants, horses, flowers and geometrical designs.

This Plein Air event will focus on painting a sculpture in an outdoor setting.

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

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that can be paused, and so I can paint and learn at my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting an open-air artwork in Plein Air!

Watercolor Glazing Technique by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1CZSbWk1fTQ&t=0s

Watercolor Painting Tips and Techniques: Sculpture by Achintya Hazra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=C_6XAzmFSik&t=0s

How to Paint a Statute Bust in Watercolor by Paint Basket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHkOmSZRK-8

Expressive Watercolor painting Tutorial: Stone Sculpture by Gee Massam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZDFAANLRM0c&t=0m23s

Getting the Right Contrast in Watercolor: Angel Statue by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74C8A1Ya29s

Plein Air for Members - Seabrook Fish Market District (July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Wednesday, July 8

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Fish Market District in Seabrook, 415 Waterfront Dr, Seabrook, Texas, 77586

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Experience the enchanting glow of the golden hour as you capture the beauty of twilight with watercolors at beautiful coastal Seabrook. This special nocturnal plein air painting event invites artists of all levels to explore the interplay of soft evening light and waterfront charm. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let your creativity shine. Bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy this unique opportunity to paint during one of the most magical times of day!

Sunset time on July 8 in Seabrook will be 8:24 PM. The golden hour with streetlights turning on will begin 30 minutes before sunset.

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

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 – nocturnal watercolor painting in Plein Air!

Watercolor Night Painting – Tips on Painting Nocturnes by Eric Yi Lin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U8Q42QMV4U

Night Vision: Watercolor Painting Techniques for Creating Stunning Night Scenes by Tim Wilmot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6_8o4Rcdas

Watercolor Nocturne by Christopher Leeper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsC5X6Kea0s

Night Painting in Watercolor: Step by Step Tutorial by Tim Wilmot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThchRmBo98

Plein Air for Members - Sabine Street Bridge, Buffalo Bayou Walk (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Wednesday, July 29

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sabine Street Bridge, Buffalo Bayou Walk, Houston, TX 77019

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

Experience the enchanting glow of the golden hour as you capture the beauty of twilight with watercolors at the gorgeous Sabine Street Bridge. This special nocturnal plein air painting event invites artists of all levels to explore the interplay of soft evening light, shadow, and architectural charm. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let your creativity shine. Bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy this unique opportunity to paint during one of the most magical times of day!

Sunset time on July 29 in Houston will be 8:16 PM. The golden hour with streetlights turning on will begin 30 minutes before sunset.

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

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

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – nocturnal watercolor painting in Plein Air!

Watercolor Night Painting – Tips on Painting Nocturnes by Eric Yi Lin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U8Q42QMV4U

Night Vision: Watercolor Painting Techniques for Creating Stunning Night Scenes by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6_8o4Rcdas

Watercolor Nocturne by Christopher Leeper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsC5X6Kea0s

Night Painting in Watercolor: Step by Step Tutorial by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThchRmBo98

Plein Air for Members - Heights Neighborhood Library (August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Saturday, August 15

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Heights Neighborhood Library building, 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

This Plein Air event will focus on drawing and painting a building in an artistic representation of a city or urban area.

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

Painting buildings in watercolor allows 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.

The Heights Neighborhood Library building has a pink Stucco Italian Renaissance Revival façade and arches in its doors and windows. It was built in 1926. In 1984 the building attained landmark status when it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2005 it was designated a protected city of Houston landmark.

This Plein Air event will focus on drawing and painting a building in an artistic representation of a city or urban area.

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

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

Plein Air for Members - Glenwood Cemetery (September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Monday, Labor Day, September 7

11 am - 3 pm

Glenwood Cemetery

2525 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

This Plein Air event will focus on a sculpture in an outdoor setting

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Join us for an inspiring day of art and creativity at Glenwood Cemetery, located at Washington Avenue overlooking Buffalo Bayou. Its iconic design was based on principles of garden cemeteries.

This Plein Air event will focus on painting a sculpture in an outdoor setting.

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

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting an open-air artwork in Plein Air!

Watercolor Glazing Technique by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1CZSbWk1fTQ&t=0s

Watercolor Painting Tips and Techniques: Sculpture by Achintya Hazra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=C_6XAzmFSik&t=0s

How to Paint a Statute Bust in Watercolor by Paint Basket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHkOmSZRK-8

Expressive Watercolor painting Tutorial: Stone Sculpture by Gee Massam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZDFAANLRM0c&t=0m23s

Getting the Right Contrast in Watercolor: Angel Statue by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74C8A1Ya29s

Plein Air for Members - Galveston Seawall, beach, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Wednesday, September 23

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Galveston Seawall, beach, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston Texas 77550

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Experience the enchanting glow of the golden hour as you capture the beauty of twilight with watercolors at gorgeous waterfront of Galveston. Focused on entertainment, the Pleasure Pier features family‐oriented attractions including 16 rides, midway games, retail shops and a wide selection of food venues, including Texas’ first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

This special nocturnal plein air painting event invites artists of all levels to explore the interplay of soft evening light and waterfront charm. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let your creativity shine. Bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy this unique opportunity to paint during one of the most magical times of day!

Sunset time on September 23 in Galveston will be 7:14 PM. The golden hour with streetlights turning on will begin 30 minutes before sunset.

This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.

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

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – nocturnal watercolor painting in Plein Air!

Watercolor Night Painting – Tips on Painting Nocturnes by Eric Yi Lin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U8Q42QMV4U

Night Vision: Watercolor Painting Techniques for Creating Stunning Night Scenes by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6_8o4Rcdas

Watercolor Nocturne by Christopher Leeper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsC5X6Kea0s

Night Painting in Watercolor: Step by Step Tutorial by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThchRmBo98

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Wednesday, Veterans Day, November 11

11 am - 3 pm

Camp Mohawk

110 CR 193, Alvin, Texas 77511

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

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

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

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 - 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

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Saturday, December 5

11 am - 3 pm

Historic Houses in the East End Historic District of Galveston

Our Motto: Progress over Perfection

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

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