Plein Air for Members
Alla Adams, Coordinator
Monday, December 2
11 am - 2 pm
Topic: Historical Buildings/Houses
Location: Houston Heights, 11th Street
Additional information is sent to those who register.
Painting historical buildings is one of the most interesting and creative activities as it captures the charm and character of vintage architectural treasures. The transparency of watercolor allows for subtle shading, highlights, and unique textures emphasizing each building's unique features and the effects of light and shadow. By combining precise lines with soft washes, one can convey both the solidity and the timeless beauty of historical architecture, bringing the past to life on paper.
11th Street in Houston Heights bears rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Established by the Omaha and South Texas Land Company, Houston Heights is now the city’s oldest neighborhood community. As the decades unfolded, many changes to 11th Street continue to shape the street into what we know today. In the mid-20th century, 11th Street played host to the vibrant sounds of music as it housed H.W. “Pappy” Daily’s first record store, Daily’s. Today, that building still stands as C&D Hardware, one of Houston’s oldest hardware stores.
This Plein Air event will focus on painting historical houses and buildings.
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 own pace.
I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting historical buildings in Plein Air!
How to Paint Architecture in Watercolor Loose Style – Painting Light and Mood by Nina Volk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKzkitSEUro
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
