Gouache: Paint Natural Worlds from Imagination

The Materials

A course by Cécile Berrubé , Painter and Illustrator

Painter and Illustrator. Scotland, United Kingdom.
Joined August 2021
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2,298 students
Audio: English, Spanish
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About the video: The Materials

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll talk about all the materials required for this course and cover the differences between standard gouache and acrylic gouache. ”

In this video lesson Cécile Berrubé addresses the topic: The Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Gouache: Paint Natural Worlds from Imagination. Capture the magic of nature with gouache to paint whimsical worlds filled with adorable animal characters.

Partial transcription of the video

“The Materials In this lesson, I'll introduce you to the materials and tools we need to complete our project. First of all, any sort of watercolour paper, hot pressed or cold pressed. I like them both but for this course, I'll be using hot pressed, which means a smoother texture. Then, some coloured pencils, gouache or acrylic gouache, and any brushes you've got, preferably rounded. If you have a small one for the details, that will be perfect, either a 0 or 00 or 00000. A glass of water, a pencil or a mechanical pencil, a rubber, a cloth or kitchen towel, and a sketchbook. I work with two b...”

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Course summary for: Gouache: Paint Natural Worlds from Imagination

  • Level: Beginner
  • 98% positive reviews (53)
  • 2298 students
  • 5 units
  • 20 lessons (3h 0m)
  • 4 downloads
  • Category

    Illustration
  • Areas

    Character Design, Children's Illustration, Drawing, Gouache Painting, Painting

Cécile Berrubé

Cécile Berrubé
A course by Cécile Berrubé

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Painter and Illustrator

Cécile Berrubé is a French painter and illustrator based in Scotland. After completing a degree in art history, she worked a series of odd jobs before deciding to leave her native France to explore Asia and New Zealand. While traveling, she met like-minded artists who inspired her to try and make a living from her art.

Cécile has since settled down in Scotland and works full-time as an artist. She recently illustrated her first picture book and curates an online shop. She also shares her art with over 104K followers on Instagram.


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Gouache: Paint Natural Worlds from Imagination. Illustration course by Cécile Berrubé

Gouache: Paint Natural Worlds from Imagination

A course by Cécile Berrubé
Painter and Illustrator. Scotland, United Kingdom.
Joined August 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (53)
  • 2,298 students