"Hestia" - Larkspur & Potentilla Gouache & Watercolour Garden
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"Hestia" - Larkspur & Potentilla Gouache & Watercolour Garden is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Holly Tomas Art. It runs 1h 11m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, with 42 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published January 2025.
Unlock Your Inner Artist: Gouache Painting - Create a Vibrant Summer Garden!
Welcome to Hestia! This relaxing gouache painting class guides you through creating a beautiful, overflowing summer garden bursting with colorful flowers. Perfect for confident beginners to intermediate painters, this modular class is designed with your well-being in mind, allowing you to take breaks as needed – ideal for those with chronic health problems.
We'll explore the captivating beauty of a Blue-Violet & Sunshine Yellow complementary color palette, starting with the elegant Larkspur and transitioning to the cheerful Potentilla. You'll learn to add depth and detail with lush leaves, dusky pink berries, and intricate pen work, building on skills developed in classes like "Scottish Wildflowers." Discover how to create delicate dotty blossoms using Hansa Yellow Deep and French Ultramarine.
Who is this class for?
- Beginner to Intermediate Painters: No prior advanced experience needed!
- Restful Learning: Enjoy a gentle, unhurried teaching style.
- Mental Wellness: Paint for stress relief and mental health benefits.
- Flower Layering: Gain confidence in layering flowers and foliage for a realistic effect.
- Gouache Exploration: Try gouache painting without a large investment – we'll even explore mixing it with watercolor!
Techniques Covered:
- Complementary Color Mixing: Master the art of creating harmonious color combinations.
- Motif Spacing: Achieve a natural, slightly random composition while maintaining cohesion.
- Intuitive Painting: Develop a heart-led approach to brushwork.
- Value & Layering: Learn to create balance and depth through paint value, layering, brushstrokes, and detailing.
Materials List:
- Paper: Arches Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper
- Brushes: Size 5 round brush, Size 4 & 0 Filbert Fine Liner brush
- Paints: Hansa Yellow Deep (gouache), White (gouache), French Ultramarine (watercolor), Perylene Violet (watercolor), Undersea Green (watercolor), Opera Pink (gouache)
- Pen: Pigma Micron Pen - black 01
- Tape: Washi or masking tape (optional) - I used 'Mt' brand
Accessibility: Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese! Please let me know if I can facilitate access to my classes in any other way.
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