HOUSTON
ART
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Upcoming Events

Creating Superheroes

Creating Superheroes

Saturday 26 July
Richmond Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
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
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
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
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
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
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.
book now
$49      

Nearby Art Groups

Watercolor Techniques Class

Watercolor Techniques Class

Saturday 26 July
Southern End of the Museum District - 9am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Saturday 09 August
Museum District. Houston Tx, 77006 - 5pm - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Watercolor Animals

Watercolor Animals

Saturday 23 August
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 06 September
Chasewood Park Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Saturday 20 September
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$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
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Watercolor Techniques Class

Watercolor Techniques Class

Saturday 26 July
Southern End of the Museum District - 9am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Sunsets & Silhouettes in Watercolour

Saturday 09 August
Museum District. Houston Tx, 77006 - 5pm - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Indoor Portrait Photography Meetup

Indoor Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 10 August
East Downtown - 11am - 2 Hours
Houston Photography Club
Hesam Rezaei
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.


Note: Bring a friend or a family member as your model
book now
$49      

Watercolor Animals

Watercolor Animals

Saturday 23 August
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 06 September
Chasewood Park Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Saturday 20 September
Southern end of the Museum District - 10am - 2 Hours
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$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
Houston Watercolor Group
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.
book now
$49      
ABOUT HOUSTON
ART
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 which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

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 Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Enjoyable morning learning new techniques. Gary was very friendly and a good teacher.
5/5
Katherine
2023-06-25
ARTISTS
Gary James
Gary James is a storybook illustrator and children's animator. He has been drawing, sketching and creating for a long time. He also developed his own children's storybooks - three of which you can find online: "Velocity man and Fusion", "The I gotta Have Its" and "Tragedy brings togetherness'".

He loves and has a huge passion for creating new characters and series for children.
PHOTOS
Modesto Art Group
2025-07-15
Houston Art Group
2025-07-08
Title or Location: Rough Sea
I've always loved to paint rough sea scenes with ships. However, as dramatic and scary that they may look, there's always the light present either from the sun, the moon or a lighthouse. The light means that there's always hope.
Credit: Javier Salazar
Facebook: Javier Salazar
Instagram: pinturapura090
Modesto Art Group
2025-07-15

Houston Art Group
2025-05-26
Title or Location: "Peggy's Cove"
The painting titled "Peggy's Cove" was painted from a photography taken a fewmiles outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia at a quaint waterfront area known as Peggy'sCove. Friends of ours who had visited there years before I finished the paintingrecognized it immediately as Peggy's Cove. Seems the old row boat is quite alandmark. Matter of fact, was the old row boat that motivated me to do thepainting. I loved the old peeling, running paint charm. I started painting the oldrow boat f
Credit: Tom Griffithe
Houston Art Group
2025-04-27
Title or Location: Town & Lake
This is an imaginary scene that I thought of while watching a sunset in summertime. I wanted to paint something where yellow, purple, blue, orange and red could blend in a single scene.
Credit: Javier Salazar
Facebook: Javier Salazar
Instagram: @pinturapura090

Houston Art Group
2025-03-18
Title or Location: ?A sunny day ?. oil on canvas 2025
I painted this picture after seeing cows with large horns grazing in a field while driving along the highway?it was the first time I had ever seen such a sight. This inspired me to create this painting. Later, as we entered the city, I noticed a cowboy hat hanging on a gate, and I decided to incorporate it into my artwork by placing it on the cow?s horn. In this way, the impressions of a single day came together in one painting.
Credit: Beibit
Facebook: Beibit Asemkul
Instagram: Beibit_asemkul
Coventry Art Group
2025-07-15

Houston Art Group
2025-03-13
Title or Location: Unspoken Bond
This heartfelt artwork captures the timeless essence of motherhood?a mother carrying her child, shows embodying love, protection, and deep connection. Across cultures, this simple yet powerful gesture reflects warmth, security, and the unwavering strength of a mother?s embrace.
Credit: Yukti Tekade
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yukti.tekade/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artby_yukti
Coventry Art Group
2025-07-15
Houston Art Group
2025-02-21
Title or Location: Wait For It ?..:)
The story behind this painting stems from my current Art Practice. I study, draw, paint outdoors and most often paint in my studio from my photos as reference. Sometimes I pick a photo reference from Pinterest and interpret it my way.Such is the case here. I used a Pinterest photo because I liked it. It appeared as if the cowboy was waiting for something (Who knows?). I paint on Thursday nights, and post on Friday mornings along with a three word phrase of encouragement and a short sentence to
Credit: Mark Ross
Instagram: Next_Thing_Art

Lancaster Art Group
2025-07-15
Basingstoke Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Home
I saw a hare in a nature calendar, I made it up as I went along(with all the colours). My friend liked it when she saw it, so she will get it for part of her birthday gifts.
Credit: Sabby
Lancaster Art Group
2025-07-15

Aberdeen Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Studio
Just love these unique looking birds and they are such fun to paint. Oil on 30x40cm mdf panel.
Credit: Moira Mennie
Instagram: Moira_Mennie
Adelaide Art Group
2025-07-15
Colorado Springs Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Tuttle, Ok. Fullnessofjoystudio
This started out as a beach scene but evolved into a forest after seeing an inspiring photo. I think I subconsciously painted it for myself because it?s hanging in my entryway and brings me such peace when I study it.
Credit: Melissa Gill Johnson
Facebook: Fullnessofjoystudio
Instagram: Fullnessofjoystudio

Colorado Springs Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Waterfalls
I will never forget the day we went hiking and stumbled across this beautiful landscape. This painting was done all from memory.. The scenery was memorized from the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Credit: Jennifer LaLonde

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