Painting with Gouache: Create Poetic Illustrations
Mixing
A course by Cagla Zimmermann , Illustrator and Designer
About the video: Mixing
Overview
“This lesson is about learning how to mix your gouache colors and the differences of traditional and acrylic gouache.”
In this video lesson Cagla Zimmermann addresses the topic: Mixing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Painting with Gouache: Create Poetic Illustrations. Discover the creative process behind painting with gouache and illustrate playful scenes that express your inner world.
Partial transcription of the video
“Mixing In this lesson, I'll show you the difference between traditional and acrylic gouache, for you to understand which one you like the best. I'll also assist you through different gouache techniques. Let's start by explaining the traditional gouache. Traditional gouache is like an opaque watercolor. Both of their binders are Arabic gum. Traditional gouache acts like watercolor, but it's thicker, more pigmented and it dries faster than watercolor. Traditional gouache is perfect, for experimenting with layering and blending techniques. As it has reactivating characteristics, you can play w...”
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Course summary for: Painting with Gouache: Create Poetic Illustrations
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration
Cagla Zimmermann
A course by Cagla Zimmermann
Cagla Zimmermann is a Turkish illustrator and designer who specializes in the use of gouache. Her artistic journey began in secondary school, where she was chosen to take part in an art atelier organized by her teacher. There, she learned to refine her skills and work with different materials. Cagla went on to study a Master’s degree in international relations but later turned her creative passion into a career after the same teacher encouraged her to post her artwork online years later.
As well as sharing her art with over 22k followers, Cagla runs her own online shop where she sells prints and illustrated stationery products. She has collaborated with a number of artists and musicians, and her work has been sold around the world.
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