Intro to Gouache through a Vibrant Wildflower Garden

A beginner level class on painting a garden with gouache paints

In this you will learn to paint a wildflower garden scene filled with vibrant multicolored flowers. It is also an introductory class to gouache and we will be exploring and trying to understand the paint medium.

What you’ll learn

  • An introduction to gouache paints and its characteristics.
  • Layering techniques using gouache paints.
  • How to blend paints to get a smooth transition.
  • How to paint multicolored flowers by loading different colours on the brush.
  • How to achieve depth and dimension by using simple method of painting in layers.

Course Content

  • Introduction –> 1 lecture • 4min.
  • Materials –> 1 lecture • 5min.
  • Hello Gouache! –> 1 lecture • 4min.
  • Painting with Gouache –> 1 lecture • 6min.
  • Technique 1: Layering –> 1 lecture • 8min.
  • Technique 2: Blending –> 1 lecture • 7min.
  • Let’s Paint Some Flowers –> 1 lecture • 11min.
  • Wildflower Garden Painting Part 1 –> 1 lecture • 8min.
  • Wildflower Garden Painting Part 2 –> 1 lecture • 13min.
  • Conclusion –> 1 lecture • 1min.

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In this you will learn to paint a wildflower garden scene filled with vibrant multicolored flowers. It is also an introductory class to gouache and we will be exploring and trying to understand the paint medium.

You will learn:

  • An introduction to gouache paints and its characteristics
  • Layering techniques using gouache paints
  • How to blend paints to get a smooth transition
  • How to paint multicolored flowers by loading different colours on the brush
  • How to achieve depth and dimension by using simple method of painting in layers

Who is this class for?

This is a beginner level class ideal for anyone looking for an easy introduction to gouache paints through a short and simple project.

I invite you to take this class if :

  • You’re a just starting to explore your creative side and want to give gouache a try
  • You’ve always wanted to try gouache but found it intimidating
  • You’re already familiar with gouache and want to learn a bit more about it
  • You’re looking to learn some interesting brush techniques which you can apply in a broader context

 

Why is this class useful?

When you’re done with the class you will have:

  • a better understanding of gouache paints and how they behave
  • a good grasp of painting in layers using gouache
  • a trick up your sleeve to paint a busy garden in simple steps
  • a vibrant and beautiful wildflower garden painting!
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