Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks

Overview

“We have reached the final stage of the painting process! In this part, I will use my smallest-size brushes to add the final layer of details, highlights, and textures. This is a good time to check in with the focal point in the painting. Is it engaging the viewer, or is something else capturing the attention? If you are unsure, you can always take a break from your work and return to it with a fresh perspective. Then, you can make adjustments as needed to make sure you are happy with the final results of the painting.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Details, Texture, and Finishing Touches, 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

“ Details, Texture, and Finishing Touches This lesson will be the final part of the painting process. We will be using our smallest brushes to add details and texture to that final layer. At this stage of the painting process, it's good to step back, take a look at what you did so far, and ask yourself if everything is working. For example, are the values working as you planned in your sketch? Is there a focal point? Do you have anything that stands out that you don't like and want to change? When I'm checking in with myself now to see if I'm happy with the painting's value structure, I wou...”

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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