Welcome to Gouache for Beginners: Master Layering Techniques with Forget-Me-Not Blooms!

In this beginner-friendly class, you'll dive into the world of gouache while creating a delicate, layered painting of forget-me-not flowers. I’ll guide you step-by-step, from choosing the right materials to mastering essential layering techniques to create depth and vibrancy in your work. This class is designed to help you gain confidence with gouache, whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your skills. By the end, you'll have a beautiful forget-me-not painting and the foundational skills to keep exploring with gouache.

Let’s start this blooming journey together!

What You Will Learn:
By the end of this class, you’ll have gained:

A solid understanding of foundational gouache techniques
Skills for layering colors to create depth and soft gradients
Tips on painting delicate florals and capturing the unique charm of forget-me-nots
Techniques for achieving subtle textures and details in floral compositions
Confidence to create your own gouache pieces and bring florals to life

Why You Should Take This Class:
Gouache is a vibrant and versatile medium, perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. Learning layering techniques will allow you to paint everything from whimsical florals to dramatic landscapes. Gouache is also forgiving, so you can experiment freely! I’m here to share my favorite tips and insights to make your gouache journey fun, stress-free, and filled with creative joy.

Who This Class is For:
This class is ideal for beginners curious about gouache, as well as intermediate artists eager to improve their layering techniques, especially with floral themes. No prior experience with gouache is necessary—just come ready to explore and create!

While beginner-friendly, this class is a bit more advanced than my previous class, Gouache for Absolute Beginners: Black-Eyed Susan in Vintage Style. If you find this project challenging or want to practice layering techniques and learn how to create a torn-paper edge effect, I recommend starting with that class for a smoother learning curve.

Materials/Resources:

Gouache Paints (I use Himi Jelly Gouache - 36 Color Set, but any gouache will work)
A6 Watercolor Paper (I use Khadi handmade paper for the vintage vibe, but any quality watercolor paper is fine)
Brushes: At least one round and one flat brush for versatility
Water container & mixing palette

Check out the project section for sample forget-me-not paintings and some inspiration for your work.

Music Credit: Love Story - Indila

Alexis Foster

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