Gouache is an ideal medium for food illustration and small food sketches. It is very forgiving, it blends beautifully and it allows to paint with a matte, opaque, almost velvety finish.

However, for beginners gouache can be tricky and almost daunting, especially if you, just like myself, arrive from a watercolor background.

In today's class, we will approach gouache with a very simple food illustration, and I will explain the process step by step.

We will learn the basic skills you need to paint any food you choose:

to paint from a reference image
to layer gouache and to blend colors without streaky lines
to use an underpainting for an easy start
to add a background that adds value to your sketch
to add shadows and highlights for a touch of realism
to paint a gradient
to mix a limited palette of colours to achieve all the shades, values and tints that you need.
to use brush strokes to your advantage
to add color variation to add interest
to choose a gouache brand that fits your needs as an artist and your pocket as well!

It's an easy illustration but I believe that the result can make you proud! Once you learn the process, you can apply it the different subjects and paint your own illustrations.
This class is perfect for beginners.

I hope you join me in this new adventure and I will see you in the class!

Njayanti Reddy

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