Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“In this lesson, we will see that the light table can be a very good tool to help us draw. I will show you how to use it to create and draw pictures that look like you.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: Formatting the illustration, 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

“Illustration layout Now that we've seen the mood board, I've selected three photos and, in this lesson, I will show you how to make an illustration using these three photos. For this illustration, I wanted to transport you to the town of Nara, famous for its sacred deer. So I've selected two photos of deer, one with gingko leaves. And as for my character, I've chose a women dressed in traditional kimono. Now that you've chosen your photos, I will show you how to trace them using a light table. Light tables are very useful tools, but if you don't have one, you can also use a window or you ca...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
• 22 lessons (3h 54m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration