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

“Background Colors In this lesson, we will now focus on the background. So, with my mechanical pencil, I'm going to draw a few reference points for my background. I'm going to draw a sort of horizon line. I will do it in a very light sketching so it's almost not visible. So, now I'll do some trees. I'll add a second one. So, for my paint mixes, I'll start by changing my water so as to work with clean water and I'll start with the lighter colors. As I want to give this painting a fall-like atmosphere, I'll paint some leaves yellow as if it was the first day of fall. I'll take my primary yello...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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  Illustration

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  Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration