Welcome to Blooming with Gouache: Materials, Techniques, and Daisy Delight!

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the essentials of gouache painting while creating a stunning, vintage-style daisy artwork. I’ll walk you through selecting the right materials, mastering basic techniques, and layering colors to achieve a beautiful final piece. Whether you're new to gouache or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you gain confidence and explore your creativity. By the end, you'll have a unique daisy painting and the knowledge to continue your gouache journey.

Let's bloom together!

What You Will Learn:

By the end of this class, you’ll have gained:

An understanding of essential gouache painting techniques
The ability to create smooth color blends and layers
Tips for working with floral compositions, especially daisies
Techniques for achieving a vintage, textured look in your artwork
Confidence in using gouache to express your unique artistic style

Why You Should Take This Class:

Gouache is a versatile and forgiving medium, perfect for artists of all levels. Learning how to work with gouache will expand your creative toolkit, allowing you to create everything from vibrant florals to moody landscapes. In this class, you'll learn techniques that can be applied to a wide range of projects beyond daisies. Plus, painting with gouache is a fun and relaxing way to explore your creativity! As an artist with a passion for this medium, I’m excited to share my tips, tricks, and personal experience to help you grow.

Who This Class is For:

This class is perfect for beginners who want to explore gouache for the first time, as well as intermediate artists looking for a fresh perspective on floral painting. No prior experience with gouache is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Materials/Resources:

Gouache paints (I use Holbein Artists' Gouache - Primary Color Mixing Set, but any gouache brand will work)
A6 Khadi Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) or any good-quality watercolor paper
At least one round brush and one flat brush
A water container and a mixing palette

Feel free to use whatever variations you have available!

I’ve also included some sample daisy paintings for inspiration, which you can find in the project section.

If this class feels a bit challenging, I recommend checking out my simpler course, Gouache for Absolute Beginners: Black-Eyed Susan in Vintage Style.

Music Credit: Love Story - Indila

Elise Barraly

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