Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“In this lesson, I'm going to paint the background colors, starting with the light colors first, then the darker ones. So you will see how to put the solid painting technique into practice. But, first of all, you will draw the criteria of the first benchmarks.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: Background colors 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

“In this lesson. we will now address the background in detail and precision. Using my mechanical pencil. i'll mark reference points for the background here. ensuring precision and Now. i'll draw a horizon line. sketching it with a gentle touch. I'll use the pencil very lightly. making it nearly invisible. ensuring a subtle and delicate touch. So now. i'm making my trees. I'll come and add a second one. So for the painting. I have already started by changing my name. And working with clean water. And I will start with light colors. To evoke an autumn atmosphere. i painted leaves yellow. captu...”

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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