Mini Project Exercises:
- Exercise 1: Color Wheels!
We will be experimenting with various color combinations to learn more about color theory and how to handle our paints.
- Exercise 2: Value Scale
We will use white and a dark color (like black or Payne's gray) to create gradually darker tones, starting from white. This is a great exercise for practicing simple mixing and ratios.
- Exercise 3: Value Sketch
You can find the reference image for this exercise in the Resources section. We will apply our value knowledge to a simple study, focusing on rendering shapes with highlights, shadows, and mid tones.

CLASS PROJECT:
- In this class, we will be created both a monochromatic portrait (black and white) and a color portrait in gouache!

You can download sketches for BOTH of the final paintings if you would like to paint along with me!

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Monochromatic gouache portrait, painted using only Titanium White and Payne's Gray

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Color portrait, painted with a custom limited color palette

MATERIALS*

- Canson Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/2LKhKi6
- Canson XL Mixed Media Paper: https://amzn.to/2MckTWW
- Paul Rubens Hot Pressed Paper (used for final portraits): https://amzn.to/2Mcl0BH
- ProArt Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/31HxMyJ
- Real Value Synthetic Brush Set: https://amzn.to/2AEqhNc

GOUACHE RECOMMENDATIONS
- M Graham Mixing Set: https://amzn.to/2pDQFV1
- Marie's Gouache Set: https://amzn.to/2IndjYa
- Arteza 24 Color Set: https://amzn.to/2pNioTt
- HIMI MIYA Gouache Set: https://amzn.to/31N3Y3R

*I am an Amazon affiliate, and purchasing any items using the links above will support me at no additional cost to you. Thank you!

Beth MacDonald

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