Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan
Background colors 2
A course by Lil Sire , Illustrator
About the video: Background colors 2
Overview
“I continue to paint my background here, focusing on the darker colors.”
In this video lesson Lil Sire addresses the topic: Background colors 2, 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 There, I've finished my blue part. Now I will use the mix I made for the leaves and slightly darken it. And I will do this area here. I will add a dab of olive green to the mix to make it a bit darker. But, as I already prepared the base mix, I might as well use it. The texture is still quite fresh and good enough to do the solids. So I'll start. As we saw previously with the leaves on the kimono, olive green is not very opaque. Even mixed with chrome green, we can see it's a bit translucent. But I'll leave it as it is. This way, it will make a sort of opaque-transparent c...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Gouache: A Chromatic Journey to Japan
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Areas
Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Traditional illustration
Lil Sire
A course by Lil Sire
Lil Sire started out exploring the worlds of ceramics, embroidery, and jewelry, before specializing in illustration. This creative journey through several artistic disciplines taught her patience and the importance of consistent practice in creation.
After being discovered by fashion brand Anthropologie, she worked for Lefranc Bourgeois as well as magazines The Tōkyōiter and Psychologies. She has also designed book covers and even sent an illustration into space!
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