Special Summer Workshop with Michael Holter

Four-Day Summer Workshop

Michael Holter

Watercolor Impressionism:  Waterscapes/Landscapes and How to Incorporate Figures

June 26, 27, 28 and 29

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Tuition: Non-Members $550, Members $500

Novice and advanced students are welcome.  Michael will tailor the experience to individual needs.

This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings.  You paint from photographs and will explore the use of light and shadow to create interesting compositions and achieve dynamic results.


We will examine the fundamentals of watercolor painting to assure all students are familiar with the techniques. Daily discussions and application of the principles and elements of design will be woven into your painting experience.

 

Each day you will engage in exercises that will solidify the content you are working on and spend time viewing other artists' work. We will discuss the methods and impact these artists achieve using their techniques.

We will start with landscapes and progress to more complicated subjects and will include some figurative work.

Michael will demonstrate his approach to creating his paintings and will show you several high-speed video demonstrations.

And you will have ample time to successfully complete your own paintings.

Register Here


47th International Watermedia Exhibition (IWE)

Winners

"This is a high-quality show. It rivals the American Watercolor Society Show. "   Vlad Yeliseyev

Read the judge's comments about the winning entries here:  Judge's Comments.pdf

View a short video about the Exhibition HERE.

1st Place

Mehrdad Sedghi, " 'Ode to Joy' with joy"


2nd Place

Nishita Jain, "Early Winter Snow"


3rd Place

Dean Mitchell, "Chavarria"


Odette Rubin Memorial Award

Laurie Hammons, "Flowers for Barbara"


Margaret Scott Bock Award

Adam Zhao, "Mr. Brawn, Judge Emeritus"


Jack Bowen Award

John James, "Lightning Rod"


ET Kraycirik Memorial Award

Kathleen Conover, "Contemplating Flight"


Merit Awards

Mohammad Bhatti, "Shadows of Agony"

Aida Birritteri, "Tender"

Kathleen Durdin, "Sunset Stroll"

Z. Feng, "In the Wood"

Chris Krupinski, "Feeling Left Out"

Irene Sheytman, "Dream City-3"

David Smith, "Windy, Rainy, Luther Burbank..."

Erik Sprohge, "World Houston"

Philip Weigand, "Mission San Jose"

Keiko Yasuoka, "Under the Sunlight"


Monitor Training

May 2

Monitor Training will be held Thursday, May 2 @ 1pm

Training lasts about an hour.  This class is required for those who wish to be a Class Monitor or a Workshop Coordinator.    

To attend, sign up Here

Vote for

WAS-H Officers

Active Members of Record were sent an email March 7 with a link to online voting for the

2024 – 2026 slate of officers:

Nominees

President                Donna Van Fleet

Co-vice President  Kelly Medrano

Co-vice President  Larry Spitzberg

Secretary                Eileen Graves

Treasurer              Bill Price

See their bios Here.

Voting will close April 7, 2 pm, at the start of the Annual Meeting, where the results of the voting will be announced. 

Next Month's Events

April's Show

Registration is Open Now

April Show Theme:  General

(Anything Goes!)


Judge:  Julie Verville from Ardest Gallery in the Woodlands

Deadline to enter:  Wed. April 3 @ 3 pm.

Prospectus - April 2024.pdf

To register, click HERE.

April's Paint-In

Registration is Open Now

Diann Zimmerman will be our Paint-In instructor for the month of April. With Earth Day coming up, this Paint-In will focus on painting plants and leaves. Paint-In sign-up, click HERE


April's General Meeting

and Demo

Sunday, April 7

Meeting starts at 2 pm

Demo lasts about an hour.

Reception follows.

New Member Orientation

We will host a new members orientation on Friday, April 26 at 1 pm.  These sessions last about an hour and will introduce our new members to all the perks of being a WAS-H Member.  This session is free to everyone but you must register to attend.

.Register Here

Weekly Events

 Wednesday

9 am - noon


Seniors Class


Wednesday mornings seniors aged 55+ gather to paint together.  All levels welcome.

Free admission but online registration is required.

For more info or to register click Seniors Class


Wednesday 

2:30 - 3:30 pm


Model Lab


Wednesday afternoons artists draw and paint from live models in a variety of poses. Online registration is required. For more info or to register click Model Lab

Friday

9 am - noon


Open Studio


Friday mornings WAS-H members gather to paint together.

This members-only event is free but online registration is required.

To register click Open Studio


Upcoming Classes with Available Seats



4-Week Class

Intro to Watercolor 2.0

Katherine Rodgers

Monday Evenings

April 1, 8., 15, 22

6 - 9 pm

$180 Members

$220 Non-Members

Register Here



4-Week Class

VIRTUAL

Zentangle for Beginners

Lori Morris

Friday

April 5, 12, 19, 26

9 am - 11 am

$120 Members

$160 Non-Members

Register Here



2-Week Class

Sacred Geometry

Myke Venable

Monday Afternoons

April 8, 15

1 pm - 4 pm

$90 Members

$110 Non-Members

Register Here



Three-Week Class

Easy Landscapes

Nan Wright

Tuesday Mornings

April 9, 16, 23

9 am - Noon

$150 Members

$180 Non-Members

Register Here



One-Day Workshop

VIRTUAL

Portrait Sketching

Adam CX Zhao

Thursday Morning

April 11

9 am - Noon

$50 Members

$60 Non-Members

Register Here




Weekend Workshop

VIRTUAL

Figures in Sunlight

Graham Berry

Saturday and Sunday

April 13 & 14

9:00 am - 11:00 am

$60 Members

$80 Non-Members


Register Here


Weekend Workshop

VIRTUAL

Welcome to Watercolor

Jason Michael Bentley

Saturday and Sunday Afternoons

April 13 & 14

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

$120 Members

$140 Non-Members

Register Here



4-Week Class

Paint Pouring for Beginners

Laura Mossman

Thursday Nights

April 18, 25, May 2, 9

6 - 9 PM

$180 Members

$220 Non-Members

Register Here



1-Day Workshop

VIRTUAL

Mastering the Color Palette

Jason Michael Bentley

Sunday, April 21

1:30 - 5:30pm

$65 Members

$75 Non-members

 Register Here



3-Day Workshop

VIRTUAL

In Celebration of Flowers

Susan Giannantonio

Monday, April 22, 23, 24

10 am - 3 pm

$170 Members

$200 Non-Members

Register Here

Register Here



1-Day Workshop

Putting the “FUN” in the FUNdamentals of Watercolor!

Cheryl Evans

Thursday, April 25

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuitiion

$75 WAS-H Members

 Register Here



1-Day Workshop

Fauvism: Dare to be Wild and Colorful

Robin Avery

Saturday, April 27

10 am - 3 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

 Register Here



6-Week Class

Reflect and Refine

Katheryn Rodgers

Monday Evenings

April 29, May 5, 13, 20,

June 3, 10

6 pm - 9 pm

$310 Regular Tuition

$250 Member Tuition

Register Here


To see all our Winter and Spring classes, click HERE

General

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Membership

Members receive discounts on classes and workshops and participate in all our monthly exhibitions.  Meeting artists at every stage of their art journey is the best part.  We are a community here.  Join us!  

Supporting WAS-H

Donate

Your contribution supports daily operations and long-term expenses. Make the most of your gift through workplace matching gift programs.

Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of WAS-H, making possible exhibits, receptions, workshops and the many programs offered at our facility.   Let us know if you'd like to volunteer.  Email: volunteer@watercolorhouston.org .

To see the various groups of volunteers, click HERE.

Grocery Rewards

By registering WAS-H as your preferred charity with Randalls or Kroger, WAS-H will receive a portion of your purchase.


Randalls:  Randalls Remarkable Card, designate charity #4553 in your profile.

Kroger:  In your Kroger Rewards account enter code PH159.

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