Combining Watercolor and Gouache: 3 Techniques + Paint a Boho Living Room Portrait

Learn to blend the beauty of watercolour and gouache in this comprehensive course! Discover how to create stunning artwork, illustrated with an opulent bohemian bungalow, by combining these two versatile painting mediums.

Are you curious about gouache? This class demystifies this popular, water-based paint, known for its unique opaque and velvety quality. Perfect for enriching your watercolour paintings, gouache opens up exciting new possibilities for your art. This course was created to address the mystery surrounding gouache – what is it, and how do you use it effectively? Plus, learn to maximize your existing watercolour paints without needing to buy a whole new set.

You'll master 3 key techniques that will give you the confidence to paint with gouache and seamlessly integrate it with watercolour. Whether you're a beginner painter or an experienced watercolourist looking to expand your artistic skills, this class is for you. You'll gain valuable techniques and learn to confidently plan your paintings! You'll see your paints in a whole new light!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Watercolour vs. Gouache: Understand the similarities and differences between these two painting mediums.
• Combining Techniques: Discover 3 effective ways to combine watercolour and gouache for harmonious compositions.
• Colour Mixing: Learn how to mix vibrant, opaque colours using your existing watercolours.
• Layering & Texture: Master layering paints to create captivating pattern and texture in your artwork.
• Colour Scheme Development: Develop a strong understanding of building a colour scheme for impactful paintings.
• Reference Image Utilization: Learn how to effectively use reference images to paint your own bohemian bungalow scene.

Final Project: Follow a step-by-step process to compile reference images, design your own original boho bungalow, and plan your colour scheme before bringing it to life using your newly acquired watercolour and gouache techniques.

SUPPLIES:

• Watercolour Brushes: A selection of round brushes in comfortable sizes. A 0 or 00 size is highly recommended for fine details.
• Watercolour Paper: 300gsm watercolour paper (Canson is a good option).
• Watercolours: High-quality watercolours.
• Gouache: Gouache paint. A single tube of white gouache is sufficient for the exercises, but a wider range of colours is encouraged. The Holbein primary colour mixing set is a great starting point.
• Water Containers: 1-2 containers of water for rinsing brushes.
• Pencil & Eraser
• Flannel or Art Rags
• Reference Images: Explore the provided Pinterest Board for reference images and project examples.

Beginner Watercolorists: If you're new to watercolour, consider taking my ' Watercolour Fundamentals Class - Master Layering' to build a strong foundation.