Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks

Overview

“I will start by sharing tips and recommendations on how to take great reference photos to help you set up a successful painting. I recommend creating a folder on your computer for reference photos. I like to create a new folder every year where I save photos of my adventures in nature throughout the year. I always create an additional folder with my top favorite images. There, I put the best photos, the ones I am most excited to paint. That way, when I feel inspired to paint, I have some beautiful reference options ready and waiting for me to use. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Finding and Organizing the Reference, 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

“ Finding and Organizing the Reference In this lesson, we'll talk about taking and organizing your reference photos. I encourage you to take some time outside walking in nature. I always find this so relaxing. Not just the fresh air but seeing the beautiful surroundings. While you're out, make sure to take lots of photos of anything that appeals to you. Don't worry if it's the most epic landscape. It could be a tiny little flower growing from between the sidewalk. Anything is an opportunity for a painting. Keep your composition in mind when you're taking photos. This will make things easier...”

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Course summary for: Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks

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

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

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