Saturday, October 12
11 am - 2 pm
Topic: Landscapes, Fields, Barns & People
Location: Round Top Antiques Fair
Texas Highway 237
Painting landscapes, fields, barns, and people allows to capture the serene
beauty and rural charm of the countryside. The suggested steps are: Start by sketching the basic composition, then apply soft washes to create the gentle hues of fields and skies. Add layers to build depth in the landscape, with earthy tones for barns and greenery for fields. Use fine brushstrokes to depict the texture of barn wood and the flowing movement of tall grasses. When painting people, keep the figures simple yet expressive, focusing on their gestures and interactions. Watercolor's fluidity and translucence are perfect for capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow, bringing a sense of warmth and life to the scene.
The original Round Top Antiques Fair is the show that started it all over 50 years ago. Founded by the late Emma Lee Turney in 1968 “The Show” as known by Round Top veterans, has become one of the largest antique shows in the country. To put it perspective, take into consideration that Round Top, Texas population is only 90 people.
This Plein Air event will focus on painting landscape, fields, barns, and people.
Plein Air - Recommended Supply List: Plein Air - Supply List.docx
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 they can be paused and so I can paint and learn in my pace.
I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting landscape, fields, barns, and people in Plein Air!
2018 AWS Watercolor Evening with Andy Evansen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl8f2aTUUiY
Frank Eber Demo at California Watercolor Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Emw-MaQo7k
Plein Air Watercolor Painting – Watercolor Outdoor Tutorial by Shahanoor Mamun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX-aD6pMEfM
Country Cottage Watercolor Tutorial Step by Step Demonstration by Patrick Ley-Greaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zJgDSMIE8s
How to Paint Figures – Adding Life to Your Watercolor Paintings by Matthew White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68DiZrqBSro
How to Paint Figures in Watercolor Part 2 by Trevor Waugh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHIOpAg2ybo
