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Richie Vios

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 in 1995, he became a university faculty member. In 2005, Richie sought fresh prospects and made the move 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 Pleinair artist, reigniting his pursuit of the American dream. Presently residing in Austin, Texas, Richie actively participates in Pleinair events nationwide and leads watercolor workshops to share his expertise and inspire fellow artists.

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Biography

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 in 1995, he became a university faculty member. In 2005, Richie sought fresh prospects and made the move 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 Pleinair artist, reigniting his pursuit of the American dream. Presently residing in Austin, Texas, Richie actively participates in Pleinair events nationwide and leads watercolor workshops to share his expertise and inspire fellow artists.

Artist Statement:
I believe that the mark of a good artist is to be able to capture the different facets of life in his painting, the mode, ambiance, etc. In a sense, not just illustrating or recording what exsees but expressing what he feels. The subject in front of me is my inspiration, Complement with my imagination, Charged with my passion, and a personal artistic impression embodied in my watercolor works.

Recent Awards
2024-Best Waterman Award Easton Pleinair
2024-Artist Choice Award-Oxford Easton Pleinair
2024 2nd placer Telluride Pleinair
2024-PACE-PleinAir Convention & Expo Faculty
2023 Best use of Perspective / Southwest Pleinair
2024 Best in Architecture / Olmsted Pleinair
2023 Mountain of Maryland Pleinair 2nd Placer Award
2023 Annapolis Pleinair Artist Choice Award
2023 PACE-PleinAir Convention & Expo Faculty
2023 Pleinair Southwest, TX. Galveston Quintessential Award
2023 Marble Falls Pleinair , TX 2nd Placer
2023 Olmstead Pleinair Invitational, Atlsnta, GA. Judge Choice Award
2023 Lighthouse Art Gallery Florida , Best Marine Award

YouTube videos of Richie painting:
https://youtu.be/2b9RbNZC_3s
https://youtu.be/K0R318ud4-c
https://youtu.be/50qEPKFBWl4
https://youtu.be/K0R318ud4-c
https://youtu.be/DfifbydGcSA

Artist Statement

I’m a PACE – Pleinair Convention and Expo faculty for for 4 consecutive years from 2022-Present , Competing Pleinair events average of 12 -15 events a year .

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