Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
How to use gouache
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford , Painter and Illustrator
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: How to use gouache
Overview
“Here I will give you a practical demonstration on using gouache paint, and I will teach you how to obtain different textures as needed.”
In this video lesson Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford addresses the topic: How to use gouache, which is part of the Domestika online course: Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures. Develop your artistic skills in gouache painting. Learn the fundamentals of using these techniques to find inspiration for creating captivating portraits..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will show you how to use gouache and obtain different textures depending on the need. Gouache is a water-based paint, such as acrylics and watercolors, but it differs in the finish. That of acrylics is more plastic, that of gouache is more chalky and watercolors are much more transparent than gouache which instead has a very opaque and opaque finish. The opaque quality of gouache allows you to easily cover pencil and even strokes to obtain uniform backgrounds and flat shapes and another advantage of this technique is very fast drying. Now I will show you how to make one fir...”
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Course summary for: Gouache Portrait Painting with Pattern and Textures
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Gouache Painting, Painting, Portrait Drawing
Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford
A course by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford
Meet Alessandra Genualdo, an accomplished painter and illustrator with a remarkable portfolio of collaborations with newspapers, fashion brands, and exhibitions in various galleries. Inspired by significant female figures in her life and her evolving perception of self, Alessandra's art is a celebration of intimate moments and the beauty that surrounds us.
Her artistic journey is shaped by the unique combination of gouache colors and pencils, allowing her to reimagine the world and emphasize its essence through textured and patterned illustrations.
Alessandra shares her passion and expertise, guiding you through the world of gouache painting and illustration. Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of self-expression, creating portraits that evoke emotion and captivate the viewer's imagination. With Alessandra as your guide, you'll gain the confidence to infuse your artwork with personal style, bringing your artistic visions to life in an extraordinary way.
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