Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan

Overview

“I will finish this part of the illustration by painting the fabric of the kimono. Feel free to make bigger strokes when filling in.”

In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: The characters and their faces 3, 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 There, I've finished the leaves. I rinse my paintbrush. Now I will paint the bluish gray parts, which sort of look like small clouds. So, for this mix, I'll use lichen gray mixed with a bit of blue and a bit of white. I'll add a dab of blue. That was maybe too much. I can still improve it. And now I will whiten it. I'll add white, which is here. I'll still add a bit of blue. The mix still seems a bit too dark to me. Now it looks good. I'll add a little bit of white, and it will be even better. I'm going to paint the collar and the little clouds. I'll start with th...”

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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