Summer is on it’s way (at least here in the UK), we are in a good mood, enjoy the sunny days and feel the creative vibes of summer festivals. It’s a wonderful time to brush up your skills and go on a creative journey - Always wanted to try gouache and go into illustration? Learn how to illustrate a cute animal portrait in gouache with this wonderful workshop :)

The workshop is open to all skill levels but specifically made for beginners - intermediate.

In just two weeks you will learn:

What makes things cute
2 sketching methods
Brush stroke practice for painting fur
How to create a beautiful animal portrait in Gouache.

WIN

1 lucky student who completes this workshop (fulfilling class project latest by final due date) will be chosen at random and receive 3 greeting cards of my cute forest animal collection and will be featured on my blog. Yay!

How It Works

To participate in this workshop, please enroll in my class Gouache for Illustrators - Create a cute Animal Portrait and go through the video lessons.
I'll send you reminders of deadlines and what you need to upload on time, so don't worry, we'll have a wonderful time.
By posting/updating your class project you'll be able to receive feedback from me and your classmates.
WIN - 1 lucky student who completes this workshop (fulfilling class project latest by final due date) will be chosen at random and receive 3 greeting cards of my cute forest animal collection and will be featured on my blog.

This workshop is perfect for everyone who wants to start illustrating with Gouache and get to know the medium in a friendly and supportive class environment.

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Due Dates

May 30th - June 1st

Kick off the workshop and start your class project!

WATCH the following video lessons

Introduction
Materials
Painting preparation

After watching the videos for this week you will have an understanding of

What this class is about and what it will cover (Introduction)
Which materials you'll need (Materials)
How to prepare your workspace (Painting Preparation)

DELIVERABLE due on Wednesday, June 1st by 11pm PT

Start your class project by sharing your idea of which motif you are going to use. You can also add photos that inspired you and create a moodboard if you want but it's not obligatory.

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June 2nd - June 5th

So what makes things cute?

Get to what makes things cute and enjoy sketching! Have fun with pushing the boundaries. Try the 2 different techniques and find out what works best for you.

WATCH the following video lessons:

Cuteness
Sketching

After watching the videos for this week you will have an understanding of

What makes things cute (Cuteness)
How to sketch with either outlines or circles (Sketching)

DELIVERABLE due on Sunday, June 5th by 11pm PT

Upload 1 cute sketch (show how you have experimented with the concept of cuteness) and 1 sketch for your painting (this sketch will be the foundation for the painting you will create next week).

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June 6th - June 12th

The fun part - Mix your paint, lay down layers and add details.

WATCH the following video lessons:

Painting I
Painting II
Painting III
Finishing touches
Final thoughts

After watching the videos for this week you will have an understanding of

How to mix your paints and get the right consistency (Painting I)
How to lay down blocks of colour for a base (Painting I+II)
How to paint fur by practicing your brush strokes (Painting I+II)
How to add details and bring your painting to life (Painting III + Finishing Touches)
How to share the love (Final Thoughts)

DELIVERABLE due on Sunday, June 12th by 11pm PT

Upload at least one picture of your work in progress and upload your finished illustration

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FAQs

For any generals questions on how workshops work, please read the Workshop FAQs. If you can’t find your answer there, please email help@skillshare.com.

I'm really looking forward to all your amazing projects,

Romica :)

Create a cute Animal Portrait with Gouache in just 2 Weeks

May 30 - Jun 12

Create a cute Animal Portrait with Gouache in just 2 Weeks

May 30 - Jun 12