Welcome to Loosening up with Gouache, where we're going to paint an expressive landscape together! Gouache can seem a bit tricky to beginners, but once you get the hang of it, it could just be one of the best materials you’ve ever worked with. Whether you’re completely new to gouache, or are already familiar with it - this class is perfect for you. Also, if you don't have gouache, you can apply these lessons to acrylic paints as well.

In case you’d like to first learn the basics of working with Gouache, I’d recommend checking out my Gouache 101 class. But, going through that class is not necessary for you to dive into this one.

This class is for anyone who wants to learn to paint with gouache, or just explore loose and expressive landscape painting.

One of the lovely things about painting landscapes with gouache, is that it gives you an opportunity to explore all the techniques that make this medium so special - layering, dry brushing and blending. We’ll also be exploring colour mixing with a limited palette. All of that put together will help you master this medium in no time. Also, you don’t need to be proficient with drawing or sketching to explore a simple landscape like this.

When I started working with gouache, I absolutely fell in love with the medium. It can be so versatile and such a pleasure to work with. That’s why it’s my medium of choice, but you can apply most of what we learn in this class to any other opaque medium like acrylics.

Materials you’d need :

Gouache (I recommend Winsor and Newton, but any beginner gouache is perfectly fine to get started. Himi Gouache or Arteza work well.) or Acrylic paints
Hot or cold pressed watercolor paper
Round brushes in mixed sizes - I’ll be using size 2, 4, and 6
¾ or 1 inch Flat or angled brush
A water jar
A scrap cloth or paper towel
Washi or masking tape

Who am I?
My name is Shivani and I am an artist, art educator, accessory designer and creative entrepreneur.
I’ve had a paintbrush in my hand since I was a kid, and over the last few years I have been consistently developing my art practice, with watercolor and gouache being my favourite media to work with! I’ve learned so much about gouache through my own practice, that I can’t wait to share with you. My favourite subjects to paint include all things nature - including plants, birds and butterflies.

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