What You’ll Learn:

1. Introduction to Gouache Painting

   • Understanding gouache vs. watercolor and acrylics
   • Essential tools: brushes, gouache paints, and paper types
   • Setting up your workspace for smooth application

2. Basic Techniques for Gouache

   • Layering colors for opaque coverage
   • Dry brushing and wet-on-wet techniques
   • Blending and mixing gouache for smooth gradients

3. Color Theory & Application

   • Creating rich, vibrant hues and subtle shades
   • Understanding warm and cool colors
   • Color mixing for harmony and balance in your paintings

4. Shading, Highlights & Texture

   • Building depth through layers and shading
   • Adding highlights for contrast and emphasis
   • Creating texture effects with different brush strokes

5. Composition & Detailing

   • Planning your artwork and sketching underpainting
   • Adding intricate details for realism and depth
   • Using gouache to create bold and soft transitions

6. Step-by-Step Painting Process

   • From initial sketch to final painting
   • Fine-tuning and adding finishing touches
   • Sealing and preserving gouache artwork

7. Final Project

   • Apply learned techniques to create a complete gouache painting
   • Experiment with subjects like landscapes, portraits, and still life