Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll teach you the basics of mixing your colors with gouache. I will also explain to you how they work so that you can feel free to use them in all their plurality.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: The technique: the colors, 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: Colors In this lesson, we will learn how to make your colors sing by studying them. To work with gouache and make your colors sing, it is essential to understand how they work and how to make your mixes. There is a huge number of colors in the world, and in your day-to-day, there is plenty of colors around you. But there isn't a tube for each existing color, so it's up to you to know how to find these colors by creating a mix which matches the color you have in mind. Together, we will see how the color wheel works and how to darken your mix without fading your colors, how to obta...”

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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)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration