https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Paint-a-Springtime-Orchard-in-Gouache-Mastering-Techniques-for-Beginners/1621766431
Designed for beginner artists with a working knowledge of gouache, elevate your basic skills by learning how to paint a vibrant springtime orchard scene. You will discover how to effectively use the medium's characteristics to capture the essence of a blossoming orchard.
Through a step-by-step demonstration, you will explore techniques for:
- Achieving the ideal consistency of gouache,
- Using transparency and opacity,
- Managing it's quick drying properties,
- and creating clean color notes.
Embracing a loose, impressionistic style, this class will teach you about bold color choices, expressive brushwork, and a direct, quick approach.
Class Output: Upon completion of the class, you will:
- Have an understanding of gouache painting techniques and its application in capturing springtime landscapes.
- Know how to achieve an ideal consistency of gouache paints and utilizing its transparency and opacity to create vibrant scenes.
- Gain confidence in managing quick drying paint and achieving clean color notes in your paintings.
- Be able to infuse your paintings with bold colors, expressive brushwork, and captivating atmosphere.
