Welcome to my very first Gouache Landscape Class!

I’ve learned that the painting process is more important than the artwork. This is why we will paint a place that takes us back to a moment that inspires and refreshes us.

Being a very forgiving medium that allows you to apply multiple layers and enjoy a beautiful matte and pigmented painting, Gouache is a perfect medium for anyone who wants to relax and jumpstart a creative journey.

In this course, you will learn a range of gouache techniques and as a final project, you will paint a Prairie Grassland from a reference photo.

To achieve that, first, you’ll understand the unique strengths of gouache and its key difference from watercolor. Next, ill take you through the essentials like the materials I use, how to create different consistencies of paint, how to blend and layer colors to create various interesting textures. You will also learn how to mix colors and paint basic landscape elements to bring any landscape subject to life.

Finally, you will apply all these to create your own a prairie grassland. we’ll draw a basic sketch, build tonal values on the base wash, create depth and dimension through layers and enhance contrast and details with final touches.

By the end of the class, you will have all the necessary skills and confidence to turn any photo inspiration to a captivating painting.

Get your gouache paints ready and let’s escape to nature!

Linda Matthews

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