Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks

Overview

“I will now teach you how to plan and prepare for the painting process. Then, I will show you my sketching process and talk through my thoughts as I consider how to simplify the shapes in my reference image. I like to make my sketch on a separate piece of paper. I do this because the gouache is often opaque enough to completely cover my sketch after the first layer of paint and then I can no longer see the sketch. If I make my sketch on a separate sheet of paper, then I can keep it close by and reference it throughout the painting process. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Planning the Painting and Preparing to Begin, 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

“ Planning the Painting and Preparing to Begin In this lesson, we'll talk about how to plan your painting and begin with your final project. First, take a couple of moments to look at the photo that you chose. What attracted you to this image in the first place? Think about what you love most in the photo. Is it the lighting, the colors, something about the composition, or the mood? Pick out your favorite things and think about those because we want to emphasize those in our painting. Next, we'll make a sketch to get warmed up and practice with our composition. I like to do my sketches on s...”

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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