Richie Vios – “Architecture in Watercolor
Date: Nov. 15,16,17, 2025
Address: Hindes Fine Art, 615 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX, 78212.
Tuition: $300. Register at 210-872-0098 or email: hindesfineart@gmail.com.
Easels & taborets provided.
Subject : Landscape and Buildings
Medium : Watercolor
Class overview:
Richie Vios, award-winning plein air artist, will host a 3-day Classroom/ Pleinair workshop for intermediate to advanced level artists who want to learn the art of plein air (outdoor) painting. As a plein air artist, Richie shares how to be a successful plein air artist by simplifying the watercolor process into the essential elements, guiding each artist for a better understanding of the watercolor medium through live demonstrations, and creating a process at their skill level, pace, medium, and subject matter. Richie demonstrates how the four pillars of a good watercolor painting and an understanding of the Watercolor Consistency called “Watercolor Clock,” lead to a more truthful work of art that is full of passion. Richie will help you develop your skills, painting visualization, and become the confident Pleinair or Studio watercolor artist that you want to be.
Bio
Born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines, surrounded by the influence of an artistic family, Richie ventured into academia after earning a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1995, he became a university faculty member. In 2005, Richie sought fresh prospects and made the move to America, working as an architectural designer in Clearwater, Florida, for six years. Upon his return to the Philippines in 2010, he resumed his architectural practice with a vision to harmonize Western architectural principles with Southeast Asian aesthetics. During his architectural practice in the Philippines, Richie dedicated his spare time over the next seven years to honing his watercolor painting skills, a passion that now defines his artistic identity. Reuniting with his family in Victoria, Texas, in 2018, Richie embarked on a new chapter as a watercolor impressionist and Pleinair artist, reigniting his pursuit of the American dream. Presently residing in Austin, Texas, Richie actively participates in Pleinair events nationwide and leads watercolor workshops to share his expertise and inspire fellow artists.
Artist Statement:
I believe that the mark of a good artist is to be able to capture the different facets of life in his painting, the mode, ambiance, etc. In a sense, not just illustrating or recording what exsees but expressing what he feels. The subject in front of me is my inspiration, Complement with my imagination, Charged with my passion, and a personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.
Required supplies:
Workshop list Materials
Watercolor Brushes:
#8 Nylon Synthetic round brush
#12 Red Sable or Taklon round brush
#18 or the Biggest size you can buy Squirrel round brush
or Buy Grabie Synthetic Squirrel Hair Set (9 Brushes)
Highly recommend Escoda Signature Synthetic Brush Set by any of the following
( Joseph Zbukvic, Alvaro Castagnet and Amit Kapoor )
Pencil:
Mechanical Pencil 0.9
Watercolor Pigment:Tube
1.Cadmium Yellow
2.Cadmium Red
3.Cerulean Blue
4.Yellow Ochre
5.Alizarin Crimson
6.Cobalt Blue
7.Burt Sienna
8.Ultra Marine Blue
9.Sepia
10.Dioxazine Violet
11.Indigo
12. Lamp Black
Special Colors :
Permanent White Gouache
Cobalt Teal
Watercolor paper: 140 lbs cold press
Size: min of 11×14 Arches or Canson XL, recommend: Sauders Waterford
Recommended brand
- Daniel Smith
- Winsor & Newton
- Michael Hardings
- Chrumbacher
- M Graham
Note: Buy the best watercolor professional brand that you can afford.
Also things to handy during the class:
1.Hair dryer.
2.Foam board bigger than 11×14 size.
3.Mixing Pallete.
4.Paper Towel
5.Water Container
6.Mr.Clean Durafoam Magic Eraser