Registration Opens: June 30, 2026, for members and July 15 for non-members
Fee: $350.00 for PWS members and $400.00 for non-members
Workshop fees include snacks and lunch each day
Location: Hummelstown Fire Hall, 249 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA
Questions: workshops@pawcs.com
His theme will be "The Artistry of Light, Painting Buildings & Landscape in Watercolor"
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, becoming a university faculty member in 1995. 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.
Artist's Statement: I believe that a good artist is someone who can capture the different facets of life in their paintings, including mood, ambiance, and more. In a sense, they do not just illustrate or record what they see but also express what they feel. The subject before me serves as my inspiration, enhanced by my imagination, fueled by my passion, and reflected in my personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.
Recent Awards:
2025
- 2nd Place Cape Ann Plein Air, Massachusetts
- 2nd Place Door County Plein Air, Wisconsin
- 1st Place Telluride Plein Air, Colorado
- Best Urban Landscape Knoxville Plein Air, Tennessee
- Best Architecture Award Maui Plein Air, Hawaii
2024
- Best Waterman Award Easton Plein Air
- Artist Choice Award-Oxford Easton Plein Air
- 2nd place Telluride Plein Air
- PACE-Plein Air Convention & Expo Faculty
- Best in Architecture Olmsted Plein Air
2023
- Best use of Perspective / Southwest Plein Air
- Mountain of Maryland Plein Air, 2nd Place Award
- Annapolis Plein Air, Artist Choice Award
- PACE-Plein Air Convention & Expo Faculty
- Plein Air Southwest, Galveston Texas, Quintessential Award
- Marble Falls Plein Air, Texas, 2nd Place
- Olmstead Plein Air Invitational, Atlanta, Georgia, Judge's Choice Award
- Lighthouse Art Gallery Florida, Best Marine Award
You can find YouTube videos of Richie painting at the following links:
https://youtu.be/2b9RbNZC_3s
https://youtu.be/K0R318ud4-c
https://youtu.be/50qEPKFBWl4
https://youtu.be/K0R318ud4-c
https://youtu.be/DfifbydGcSA
https://youtube.com/live/BobRm2We8c4
