Plein Air for Members
Alla Adams, Coordinator
Tuesday, Nov 11
9 am - 1 pm
Donor’s Pond in the Savanna Trail of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center (Woodway entrance). 4501 Woodway Dr., Houston, TX 77024
This Plein Air event will focus on clouds and trees.
Additional information is emailed to those who register.
Painting clouds in watercolor is a delightful way to enjoy the soft and ethereal qualities of this medium. The transparency of watercolor allows for a beautiful play of light, giving clouds a realistic, luminous quality. Experimenting with different techniques can result in a range of cloud formations, from wispy cirrus to dramatic storm clouds. Also, if you can paint a good sky, it really takes your work to another level. It sets the mood for the scene. There is something special and inspiring about cloud arrangements, towering clouds… how they just pass each other, changing every minute.
This Plein Air event will focus on practicing painting clouds, trees, and their reflection in water.
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 clouds and trees outdoors!
Painting Clouds with Watercolor Wet on Wet Technique by Eric Yi Lin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OowOblcJ3pA
Try These 2 Simple Tricks for Easy Watercolor Clouds by Steve Mitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDsE289sJRU
Painting Clouds with Dramatic Side or Back Laight in Watercolor by Steve Mitchell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtrqo9KIoa0
Mastering Water Reflection with Pablo Ruben
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8VW_MsIwLE
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMVEuCfSVbs
How to Paint Sunlight Through the Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx_5Yrm8XFo