Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your very own sketchbook filled with beautiful gouache paintings, that too all created by you?

So I welcome you all to the first class of the Gouache Sketchbook Series !

In this class, we’ll kickstart our creative journey by painting a simple floral spread, perfect for beginners who want to build confidence and explore the medium gouache. Throughout this series, we’ll be filling our sketchbooks page by page, learning new techniques, and creating a collection of mini artworks together.

This first class focuses on understanding brush control, layering, and simple compositions to help you paint freely and joyfully. You don’t need any prior experience, just a willingness to paint, practice, and enjoy the process!

Materials You’ll Need:

A sketchbook (245–300 GSM paper)
Gouache paints
Round and flat brushes
Mixing palette
Jar of water
Washi tape

By the end of this class, you’ll have your very first gouache painting in your sketchbook.

David Barnard

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