Plein Air for Members
Alla Adams, Coordinator
Monday, Sept 1
11 am - 3 pm
Kemah
Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.
This Plein Air event will focus on boats.
Painting a boat in water under bright sunlight with watercolor beautifully captures the vibrant interplay of light and reflections. How to go about it? You might want to start with a light pencil sketch to outline the boat's shape and position on the water. Use bold, warm tones for the boat to highlight the sunlit areas, and softer, cooler colors to suggest shadows and contours. The water can be rendered with fluid, transparent washes of blue and green, capturing the shimmering reflections of the boat and the play of light on the water's surface. Pay attention to the bright highlights where the sunlight strikes, and use soft edges to blend the boat with its reflection, creating a realistic sense of water's movement. The translucent nature of watercolor lends itself perfectly to depicting the clarity and sparkle of the scene, making the boat appear both solid and part of the shimmering landscape.
This Plein Air event will focus on painting boats.
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 boats in Plein Air!
Secrets of Paining Watercolor Outdoors by Andy Evansen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYNWmOZTTpU
Virtual Demo, Lighthouse Plein Air Festival by Vladislav Yeliseyev
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDd8pCh2Vdg
How to Paint Watercolor Landscape Painting by Joseph Zbukvic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpth9P7diOo
How to Paint Many Boats in a Seascape: Step by Step Process of Painting a Complex Scene by Ina Xi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vFGbp9BkFM
