Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn how to apply the first wash. We will use a watery consistency of paint and a wet-on-wet approach. I like to use this technique as it helps look for the largest blocks of color and value and gets a good base. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Applying the First Wash 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks. Master gouache painting techniques to create expressive landscapes with vibrant colors, focusing on composition and color theory.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Applying the First Wash In this lesson, we'll start with the first wash. First of all, I like to have two jars of water on hand, one to keep everything clear, so occasionally I'll rewet the paper. The other jar is for mixing and rinsing my brush with the gouache paints. Many gouache artists use gouache paint for poster style or graphic-style art, so they tend to use one layer of a creamy paint. I, on the other hand, like to use gouache paint in more of a painterly style, which is why I like to start with an initial wash. I also like to use the first wash to help figure out where the value...”

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Course summary for: Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks

• Level: Beginner
• 279 students
• 8 units
• 110 lessons (18h 30m)
• 43 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration