About the video: Layering
Overview
“In this lesson, I’ll show you how to layer gouache successfully. I'll also talk about some of the things to be mindful of to avoid frustration.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Layering, 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
“In this lesson, we'll take a look at some of the things that we need to think about when we layer gouache. So because gouache is so opaque, we can layer lights over darks and darks over lights. But because gouache is permanently soluble, When we add additional layers, we can accidentally reactivate the layers underneath. And this can cause a little bit of frustration when we paint. So there are certain things that we need to think about when we're adding our layers. So the best way to become familiar with the problems that layering is gonna cause is to experiment with layering up the colors...”
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Course summary for: Gouache Painting Specialization: Create Vibrant Artworks
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Architectural Illustration, Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, Painting, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration

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