Painting in Gouache - a complete guide

🎨 Painting in Gouache - a complete guide with Andy Walker 🎨

Course Headline:

Discover the freedom and flexibility of painting and sketching in gouache!

Are you ready to embark on a vibrant journey into the world of gouache painting? With its rich, opaque pigments and fluid, watercolor-like application, gouache offers a unique blend of control and versatility for artists at all levels. In this comprehensive online course, Painting in Gouache - a complete guide, I, Andy Walker, will lead you through the intricacies and joys of working with this delightful medium. 🖌️✨

Course Description:

Gouache is a versatile painting medium that combines the best of both watercolor and opaque (acrylic or oil) paints. Its ease and simplicity are what drew me to it, and I'm excited to share my passion with you. This course is designed to inspire you to try something new, or perhaps rediscover your love for gouache if you've worked with it before.

What You'll Explore in this Course:

• Advantages of Gouache: Learn why gouache can be a more forgiving medium than watercolors and how it allows for both transparent and opaque effects.
• Real-Time Painting Sessions: Watch me create a small gouache painting from scratch in just 15-20 minutes, capturing every detail for you to follow along.
• Hands-On Projects: Each lesson includes a project where you can join me in real time or follow the video at your own pace, with the option to download the original photo and the finished painting as references.
• Combining Techniques: Explore how to combine gouache's opaque qualities with its watercolor-like application for unique effects.
• Texture & Mark Making: Master the art of creating textures and distinct marks that will add life to your paintings.
• Color Blending: Discover the secrets to blending colors effectively, allowing you to create harmonious and dynamic compositions.
• Adapting Your Work: Learn how to confidently make changes during the painting process, turning mistakes into opportunities for creative solutions.

Bonus Content:

• Outdoor Sketching Kit: Dive into a special bonus video where I show you my personal outdoor sketching kit and provide detailed plans on how to construct your own custom sketching box. This is a must-see for artists who love to capture the world around them.

Course Structure:

Lesson Overview:

1. Introduction to Gouache: Understanding the medium and its unique properties.
2. Materials & Setup: What you'll need to start painting with gouache.
3. Painting Your First Masterpiece: A step-by-step guide to creating your first gouache painting.
4. Color Theory and Mixing: How to effectively use color in your work.
5. Composition Techniques: Crafting a compelling composition that draws the viewer's eye.
6. Painting Landscapes and Scenes: Bringing landscapes, cityscapes, and still lifes to life with gouache.
7. Incorporating Textures and Patterns: Adding depth and interest to your work.
8. Advanced Blending Techniques: Elevate your paintings with seamless color transitions.
9. Finishing Touches: Final details that make your painting pop.
10. Personal Style Development: Finding your unique voice within the medium of gouache.

Join me on this creative adventure and unlock the potential of gouache. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skill set, this course is tailored to help you achieve new heights in your artistic journey. Let's turn your canvas into a world of endless possibilities! 🌈🎨