Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“Your illustration is ready to be painted. Here I start with the face. Indeed, I advise you to start with what seems the hardest to you. That way, if something goes wrong, you won't have to start all over again and, if it's successful, it will make you want to apply yourself for the rest.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: The characters and their faces 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

“Characters and Their Faces Now that our illustration is ready on a suitable sheet of paper, we will begin to paint. Personally, I usually begin with the faces, because, for me, it's the hardest part. I start with the faces because, if I make a mistake, I only have to redo this part again. But if I finish by doing the faces and I make a mistake, I'd have to redo the whole illustration. So I will take a paintbrush with a beautiful thin tip and make a mix that isn't too liquid or too thick. I always do a test on paper before applying it to the final painting. Even if white will make the color ...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration