Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan
The technique: brushes
A course by Lil Sire , Illustrator
About the video: The technique: brushes
Overview
“It is important to find a tool that suits you, and to succeed in your paintings we will see together how to choose your brushes, how to take care of them and how to find the right texture to create beautiful solids.”
In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: The technique: brushes, 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
“Technique: Paintbrushes In this lesson, I will talk to you about paintbrushes in detail. We will go over how to use them, how to find yours, and how to take care of them so they last over time. First of all, I will talk to you about the structure of the brush. The brush is made up of its wooden handle, the metal part which is called the ferrule, and the bristles. The bristles themselves can be divided into three parts. We have the heel, which comes after the ferrule; the belly, which is in the middle; and the tip, which we call the toe. Paintbrushes are divided in two categories. There are ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration
Lil Sire
A course by Lil Sire
Lil Sire started out exploring the worlds of ceramics, embroidery, and jewelry, before specializing in illustration. This creative journey through several artistic disciplines taught her patience and the importance of consistent practice in creation.
After being discovered by fashion brand Anthropologie, she worked for Lefranc Bourgeois as well as magazines The Tōkyōiter and Psychologies. She has also designed book covers and even sent an illustration into space!
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