About the Course
Unlock the Magic of Gouache
Dive into the vibrant world of gouache in this dynamic, hands-on four-week class designed to unleash your creativity and elevate your painting skills. This isn’t just another painting course—it’s an exploration of one of the most versatile and expressive mediums available.
What You’ll Learn:
The fascinating history of gouache and what makes it unique as a medium.
Live demonstrations of essential gouache techniques, from velvety opaque layers to delicate watercolor-like washes.
How to manipulate gouache consistency for different effects, whether aiming for bold, solid coverage or soft transparency.
The versatility of gouache on various surfaces and how it interacts with different materials.
The gouache and India ink resist technique, a method for creating striking, high-contrast artwork.
Key color theory principles and practical tips for mixing and layering gouache colors.
The fundamentals of composition to create visually compelling artwork.
An introduction to brush types and strokes for achieving different effects.
How to use gouache with carbon paper for precise image transfers.
Focus: Gouache as a Resist Technique
This class will take gouache to the next level, demonstrating how to use it in innovative ways:
How to create bold highlights and textures using gouache as a resist for India ink.
Techniques for integrating gouache with mixed media, including watercolor, colored pencils, tempera, and acrylic.
Methods for drawing back into gouache paintings using colored pencils.
Best practices for treating and preserving gouache paintings to ensure longevity.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will expand your understanding of gouache and inspire you to explore its full potential. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, you will develop new skills and gain confidence in using this dynamic medium.
LEVEL
All Levels
SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE
Hair dryers
India Ink (including a container for each student to take home)
Graphite Paper
Cheesecloth
Saran Wrap
Lace
Extra gouache including metallics
Extra paint and sponge brushes
Extra watercolor and printmaking paper
Painter's tape
Extra gator boards
Images and magazines for image transfers
Colored pencils
Fixative
Water Dispenser
SUPPLIES TO BRING
PAPER: 3 sheets of 140lb watercolor paper (8" x 10" or larger preferred)
GOUACHE: (traditional NOT acrylic): Titanium white and at least two primary colors. I prefer M. Graham & Co or Winsor & Newton Designer’s Gouache
BRUSHES: Watercolor: 1” flat, and a #8 or #10 Round
Drafting tape
Spritzer bottle
Towel or cloth (no paper towels, please)
A water container
Paint Palette