HCCArts is moving full steam ahead with its addition of two, three-day artists’ workshops in 2026.
We invite you to experience an in-depth watercolor workshop with award-winning plein air artist, Richie Vios. Vios is known for his expressive brushwork, architectural precision and ability to capture the emotion and atmosphere of a scene.
Vios’ workshop is scheduled April 28-30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at The Classroom at The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road in Boerne.
Each day will begin with a classroom session focused on watercolor techniques, composition, value and color application, followed by afternoon plein air sessions.
Vios’ teaching style emphasizes simplifying the watercolor process while maintaining strong artistic intention. Through his signature Watercolor Clock method and focus on the four pillars of watercolor painting, participants will gain a clearer understanding of water consistency, timing, and control to produce confident, expressive works.
Students will learn how to paint landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. They will gain a series of experiences in painting essential elements such as trees, mountains and water, as well as how to depict moving objects in cityscapes, including cars and vehicles.
Students also will learn how to manipulate the water-to-pigment ratio to paint confidently with minimal strokes, resulting in artworks that appear loose, yet rich in detail.
Skill levels served in this workshop are “Intermediate” and “Advanced.”
Artist-and-instructor Vios was born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines, and comes from an accomplished artistic family. After earning a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1995, he worked as a faculty member, and later as an architectural designer, in Florida, before returning to the Philippines to establish his own architectural practice.
Over time, Vios’ passion for watercolor painting became his primary focus, blending his architectural training with an expressive artistic vision. Now based in Austin, Vios is recognized nationally for his vibrant plein air works and serves as a sought-after instructor and demonstrator.
“I believe the mark of a good artist is the ability to capture the different facets of life in his painting, the mood, ambiance, etc.,” Vios said. “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,” he said.
To register, go to: https:// www.zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/richie-vios-watercolor- workshop. Visit www. hccarts.org for details. Call Paula at 210-269-8349 for general information.
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