Three-Day Workshop with Richie Vios

Name: Three-Day Workshop with Richie Vios
Start: 2026-01-15T09:00
End: 2026-01-17
Location: The Woodlands

January 15, 2026 - January 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

The Woodlands Art League View Our Events

My Favorites

Add Listing to Calendar

Share Tweet Linkedin

Visit Event Website

Richie Vios, an award-winning Plein Air Watercolor artist, will host a three-day workshop for intermediate to advanced-level artists who want to learn the art of watercolor painting. The workshop will showcase how the four pillars of great painting—Shapes, Values, Edges, and Color—can be used as a device to achieve impressive watercolor results. Additionally, it will demonstrate how to simplify the watercolor process into its essential elements, guiding each artist toward a better understanding of the importance of learning watercolor consistency and mastering ultimate timing to reach their desired level of watercolor painting.

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 mood, ambiance, etc. In a sense, not just illustrating or recording what he sees but expressing what he feels.

The subject in front of me is my inspiration, complemented with my imagination, charged with my passion, and a personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.

Biography

Richie N. Vios SLPAPA, AIS, SWS

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 moved 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 Plein Air artist, reigniting his pursuit of the American dream. Presently residing in Austin, Texas, Richie participates in Plein Air events nationwide and leads watercolor workshops to share his expertise and inspire fellow artists.

Richie is a Signature Member of LPAPA-Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, Member-SWS Southwest Watercolor Society, Member OPS-Outdoor Painters Society and Member AIS-American Impressionist Society.

Workshop details

For Intermediate to Advanced level students

Richie's recommended Workshop Materials List

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

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: