In this class, I will take you through the step-by-step process of drawing a colorful street. We will create a bright sketch using a combination of gouache and colored pencils.

* Reference photo: Kai Bossom (Unsplash)

This class might be a bit difficult for beginners. You need at least some sketching experience to enjoy this class. If you've never used gouache before, I recommend starting with my other class: "Let's Draw Some Homes." You will learn how to use gouache, make brush strokes, mix different colors, and apply colored pencils to create engaging and colorful drawings.

In this class, you will learn:

What are the best materials to use;
How to mix gouache colors;
How to create a thumbnail sketch;
How to use guidelines to draw a complex perspective
How to use colored pencils to add details.

It is a step-by-step tutorial, so I hope you will find it easy to follow. If you need any help with your sketches or have questions, suggestions or feedback, please don't hesitate to ask me on the Community page.

♥ Looking forward to seeing your beautiful sketches in the Project Gallery! ♥

Enjoy and have fun!

P.S. For INSTAGRAM: tag me @julia_henze and use a hashtag #juliahenze_skillshare

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Other useful resources for GOUACHE

Gouache is a fantastic medium, definitely worth exploring. That's why I have created a lot of resources to help my students master gouache painting and enjoy it!

Articles on my blog:

Gouache Colors For Beginners

Beginner's Guide To Gouache

Caran D’Ache Luminance 6901: My Favorite Colors for Sketching

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FREE tutorial: Red Boat with gouache and colored pencils.

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My Skillshare classes:

"Draw with Me: Expressive Sketching with Gouache and Colored Pencils": learn the gouache technique I use for most of my urban sketches to make them look impressive, whimsical, and dynamic.

Working with Gouache & Colored Pencils: Let's Draw Some Homes!: a perfect place to start with gouache! You will learn how to use gouache, make brush strokes, mix different colors, and apply colored pencils to create more engaging and beautiful drawings.

Urban Sketching with Gouache | Turquoise House by the Pool: create a beautiful summer sketch and practice your gouache technique. Let the beauty of turquoise carry you away!

Art supplies that will enhance your sketching experience:

♥ Mijello 18 well folding plastic palette Amazon | Jackson’s Art

♥ Winsor & Newton Gouache Set Amazon | Jackson’s Art

♥ Kneaded Eraser Jackson’s Art

♥ Luminance 6901 pencils Jackson’s Art

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More about the supplies I use:

My Favorite Urban Sketching Supplies: Gouache Kit

How to Store Gouache on a Palette: a Genius Solution

Natasha Hinduja

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