HOUSTON
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Watercolor Techniques Class

Watercolor Techniques Class

Saturday 26 July
Southern End of the Museum District - 9am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolor techniques: 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolor washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalized feedback to help you master the art of watercolor painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
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$49      
Go With the Flow: A Watercolour Q&A Session

Go With the Flow: A Watercolour Q&A Session

Saturday 26 July
Southern End of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Joshua Fraga
Join us for a relaxed, interactive session where you can ask questions, explore techniques, and gain confidence in your watercolour journey. This meetup is perfect for artists of all levels who want to embrace the unpredictable beauty of watercolour and learn through guided practice. Bring your materials, your curiosity, and let's go with the flow!
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Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Saturday 09 August
Museum District. Houston Tx, 77006 - 5pm - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Experience the magic of golden skies and striking shadows in our Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour meetup. We'll explore how to blend warm, glowing hues to create vibrant sunset backdrops, then add bold silhouettes to bring depth and contrast. This session is perfect for all skill levels—whether you're just starting or looking to refine your watercolor techniques. Come relax, paint, and capture the quiet beauty of day's end on paper.
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$49      

Watercolor Animals

Watercolor Animals

Saturday 23 August
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Discover the charm of capturing animals in watercolour—from soft fur to expressive eyes and playful poses. In this creative session, you'll learn how to bring creatures big and small to life on paper using loose washes, layering, and texture techniques. Whether you're painting a beloved pet or a wild animal, this meetup is all about storytelling through colour and movement.
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$49      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 06 September
Chasewood Park Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Are you wanting to learn more about watercolor painting? Then join this class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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$49      
Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Saturday 20 September
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Dive into a colorful world of nature in our Flora and Fauna watercolor class, where we'll focus on creating lively scenes featuring fish, ducks, turtles, and the plant life that surrounds them. This class is a great way to practice storytelling through composition while developing your skills in layering and color blending.
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$49      

Monet-Inspired Water Scenes in Watercolors

Monet-Inspired Water Scenes in Watercolors

Saturday 11 October
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Arthur Deatly
Join us for a relaxing watercolor meetup inspired by the serene beauty of Monet's water scenes. In this session, we'll explore impressionist techniques to paint dreamy reflections, lily ponds, and flowing water using soft, layered brushstrokes. Whether you're new to watercolors or a practiced artist, this is a chance to unwind, get creative, and let your imagination flow—just like Monet did. Bring your paints, your favorite brushes, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon of art and inspiration.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Creating Superheroes

Creating Superheroes

Saturday 26 July
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
Delve into the art of character design, exploring every nuance of form, expression, and costume. Discover the magic of dynamic poses, expressive facial expressions, and striking visual storytelling techniques that make superheroes leap off the page. This is for comic book and animation interests and anyone who wants to learn on how to draw superheroes as well as their villain counterparts.
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 16 August
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Friday 19 September
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic? In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing. This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
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$49      

Drawing Animation Meetup

Drawing Animation Meetup

Friday 10 October
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing characters, layouts, and backgrounds on paper.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of creating dynamic and expressive character designs.
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$49      
Monster and Creepy Things that Crawl and How They Move

Monster and Creepy Things that Crawl and How They Move

Saturday 25 October
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
animating monsters and other creepy critters
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$69      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 15 November
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Art Group
Gary James
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      

ABOUT HOUSTON
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Houston Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
The class was great. I appreciated the review of foundational concepts before we got started painting . Arthur took into consideration my experience level while teaching so the pace was just right. There was a good balance of instruction and practice. I have not touched watercolors in over a year. Arthur helped me get reacquainted with the medium and I?m encouraged to continue building on my skills. Thanks for hosting an awesome session!
5/5
Debra
2025-06-29
Learned a great deal about creative process that Arthur goes through from the initiation of his drawing to completion of his composition. He was willing to share so much information, including the study of German abstract impressionists, art materials that he uses, his experience about being part of a gallery, and how his work is marketed . He also stressed that we need to paint, not from photos, but from real life .
5/5
Rebecca
2025-06-01
great!
5/5
Linette
2025-05-18

Even as an intermediate artist, I received valuable feedback to improve my painting.
5/5
Melisa
2025-05-18
Great class, wonderful setting. El Mito is super. Look forward to another class soon!
5/5
Jennifer
2025-05-05
Great fun! Instructor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Beautiful location! Weather was a bonus! Learned so much!
5/5
Beth
2025-05-04

Enjoyed the class. Joshua very helpful! Gave us good ideas. Hard to find the location of class but will know for future classes.
5/5
Bobbi Feiertag
2025-05-04
Great event. Enjoyed Arthur's direction and will join another one of his classes. Beautiful location!
5/5
Patti
2025-03-23
Josh was a very encouraging teacher. However I thought the class was going to be more geared towards learning how to Plein air paint and less on how to watercolor
4/5
Terri
2025-02-09

I did not knownit was outdoors but enjoyed the class. Arthur was very knowledgeable and i learned a lot from him. Can not wait to put what i learned to practice.
5/5
Grace
2025-01-05
I truly enjoyed last Saturday?s Beginning Water Color art class. The instructor was great and gave great instruction. I can?t wait to sign up for the class at Hermann Park.
5/5
Giselle
2024-06-16
Enjoyed the class.
5/5
Lisa
2024-06-03

ARTISTS
Arthur Deatly
Local artist Arthur Deatly, has painted the Gulf coast region for over 20 years in the Plein Air style. Working from direct observation, he has traversed Houston and surrounding areas painting the city, towns and countryside he knows.

A graduate of Kansas City Art Institute in painting in 1981, he has maintained a steady and varied career in the Visual Arts. He has studied and practiced his trade since he left college yet still learn something knew every time he goes out and paints.
PHOTOS
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location:
I enjoy painting birds and this Hyacinth Macaw was no exception.Watercolor on Maimoufin cold press 140 cotton watercolor paper.
Credit: Donna Van Wyk

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-06-23
Title or Location: Houston, TX
I?m a lover and painter of wildlife. Animals are always pure and true to who they were created to be. The fox represents resilience to me and this painting reflects and encourages the fact that each day begins anew.
Credit: Tina Honerkamp
Facebook: Tina Davis Honerkamp
Instagram: @tinahonerkampart
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-06-06
Title or Location: Houston, Tx
Cactus flowers-Houston Texas
Credit: Ron. Igony

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-28
Title or Location: Cove, TX
No reference photo used. Just memory of landscape of rural back porch view, central Mississippi.
Credit: Todd Bohmont

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-23
Title or Location: Houston Interstate 69
On my way home everyday I see beautiful sunset over interstate 59/69, with the iconic Transco tower in the horizon (tall building to the right), so I decided to paint it. Lighting on the freeway was the biggest challenge. This was my 2nd attempt.
Credit: Claire Zhang
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-20
Title or Location: Texas Bluebonnets
My wife suggested I should do a painting with bluebonnets in it. I used a composite of pictorial reference but decided to keep it loose and expressive.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart

Salt Lake City Watercolor Group
2025-07-08
Title or Location: Time heals all?.
This painting was done with various brands of watercolor on Arches cold press. The reason behind it is healing so if you notice, the heart and roses in the back look decomposed while the rose in front of the top of the heart are coming back to life.
Credit: John Blaze
Instagram: @johnblazetattoos

Austin Watercolor Group
2025-07-08
Title or Location: My studio
This young woman was waiting for a ceremony to begin that I was attending. She lives in West Africa and was wearing a string of random beads that my African friends prefer. Her expression was open but patient and knowing. I thought some of her grandmother's wisdom must have come to her, just like the necklace.
Credit: Kathleen Stafford
Facebook: Kathleen Stafford Artist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kstaffordfineart/
Austin Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location: Texas Oak Vignette
I took a picture of an old oak tree in central Texas which I used for reference. I decided to represent it in an iconic vignette type rather than a straight up landscape painting.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart

Dallas Watercolor Group
2025-07-07
Title or Location:
This painting is based on a photo by Nicholas Carlino. The photo was posted in the Facebook group ?Landscape Reference Photos for Artists? and it was their monthly challenge for May, which is why I painted it. It is Mystic Seaport in Mystic Ct.
Credit: Valentina Vineyard
Instagram: @ValVin.Art

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