Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“Now that you are familiar with the different types of brushes, let's put the explanations we have seen into practice. I will show you first how to paint your leaves in wash. Don't panic, mistakes happen even to the best. So, finally, I'll show you how to catch up with some of them.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: Taming the technique: brushes 1, 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

“Mastering the technique: paintbrushes In this lesson, we will see how to use our paintbrushes, how to make a solid color, how to make a wash and also thin lines. For this exercise, I prepared a sketch of an oak branch to show you these three different techniques. We will begin by painting the leaves of the oak tree in the wash technique, then the background color which will be done in solids. Then, once it's dry, we will paint the details of the veins with thin lines. To begin, you should know that if you use paint for wash, it will be transparent. So, we will be able to see your pencil lin...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
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• Category

  Illustration

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  Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration