Modern Techniques for Watercolor Cityscapes
The gouache
A course by Roberto Zangarelli , Watercolor Artist and Illustrator
Joined March 2021
About the video: The gouache
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll show you how and when to use the gauche to define details and give the painting a three-dimensional effect.”
In this video lesson Roberto Zangarelli addresses the topic: The gouache, which is part of the Domestika online course: Modern Techniques for Watercolor Cityscapes. Learn watercolor techniques that capture the essence and atmosphere of a city to make urban illustrations from a photo.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we'll use the gouache technique to define details and structures. which is widely used in contemporary watercolor. In the dilution lesson. we learned that gouache is categorized under the third level of dilution. I recommended an 80-20 ratio. yet you can try different gouache types and dilution levels to see what works best for your artistic needs and preferences. Ensuring the color stays thick is crucial for defining elements and details effectively in your artwork. Begin creating gouache by using a synthetic brush to apply the matte colors. ensuring a thick consistency. I ...”
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Course summary for: Modern Techniques for Watercolor Cityscapes
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Painting, Watercolor Painting

Roberto Zangarelli
A course by Roberto Zangarelli
Roberto Zangarelli is a watercolor artist and graphic illustrator from Rome. His work has been displayed in both Italian and international galleries and he has collaborated with a range of art magazines. He has also illustrated covers for books on painting, worked with companies that produce watercolor paper, and released his own set of paintbrushes.
In addition to painting, he runs his own graphics agency and opened a studio-gallery in collaboration with other artists where he displays his art and teaches his craft.
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