About this class

In this class I’m going to show my method for painting flowers and leaves in gouache.

I’ll share with you my paint mixing process and how I choose a colour scheme

We will make some paint and colour exercises to get into the right creative zone and I’ll show you how I mix the perfect paint consistency.

In my previous class Adventures in Gouache: Painting and Pattern Making Techniques, I led you through some paint exercises finding interesting marks with various brushes, this class will lead on from that, we will revisit the mark making but add in some more ideas.

You don’t need to have done my previous class as I will recap on all you need to know.

I’ll guide you through my way of choosing some flowers and leaves and how I go about representing them in gouache using a stylised approach. Then I’ll put them all together in a gorgeous design.

The class will cover:

The materials I like to use
How to mix your paint to the perfect consistency for that flat mat look.
Storing your paint so you don’t waste any.
Finding colour inspiration and working with a limited palette
My step-by-step approach to painting flowers and leaves
Taking the leap straight to paint instead of drawing out your artwork
How to create a dynamic floral composition

Gouache is a wonderful medium for capturing the colour and essence of beautiful flowers and leaves, you’ll be amazed at what you can produce once you follow my step-by-step approach to painting them.

There are lots of paint exercises so that you have a full understanding of what gouache can do and you will be ready and able to create your own floral composition.

The class is aimed at everyone interested in painting and would suit a beginner, an intermediate painter or someone who’s experienced in other mediums but not tried gouache, the class will also appeal to experienced gouache painters, because its always good to see other people’s process.

By the end of the class, you will have the tips and tools to make your own floral studies in gouache and you’ll be set to do the class project and produce a lovely flower and foliage still-life.

This class is for you if you’re:

Interested in gouache but have never used it
Love painting botanicals and wants some inspiration
Would like a step-by-step way to painting stylised flowers and leaves
Feel that a more organic and instinctive approach to creating a painting is appealing.
Like the idea of using a restricted colour palette.
You love gouache and are interested to learn more about my process.