Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“I will present to you the material that I use in my profession and that I will use for this course. The material we use is part of our style; that is why it is important to choose it well and find the one that suits us best. I will also show you how to take care of your brushes so that they last over time.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: Tools and materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan. Master gouache painting techniques to create a Japanese-style illustration full of details and vivid colors.

Partial transcription of the video

“Tools and Materials In this lesson, I will show you the tools which will be necessary for the final project. To start, I will show you the different paper I use for painting and drawing. First of all, I use watercolor paper in A3 format from the brand Canson. I use this paper because it's very thin and it allows me to use it with the light table. The light will easily go through it and we will be able to see the final result with precision. To do my paint sampling, I use smalls scraps of Canson paper. In fact, I get them from the Canson pad we saw at the beginning Usually, when I paint on a...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

• Level: Beginner
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• 2993 students
• 5 units
• 22 lessons (3h 54m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration