Plein Air for Members
Alla Adams, Coordinator
Saturday, May 3
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
River Oaks Theatre, 2009 W Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.
This Plein Air event will focus on nocturnal watercolor painting.
Experience the enchanting glow of the golden hour as you capture the beauty of twilight with watercolors at the iconic River Oaks Theatre. 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 May 3rd in Houston will be 8:00 PM. The golden hour with streetlights turning on will begin 30 minutes before sunset.
Click the link for a suggested 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 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 – 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
