Paint a Springtime Orchard in Gouache: Mastering Techniques for Beginners

Designed for beginner artists with a working knowledge of gouache, elevate your basic skills by learning how to paint a vibrant springtime orchard scene.  You will discover how to effectively use the medium’s characteristics to capture the essence of a blossoming orchard.

Through a step-by-step demonstration, you will explore techniques for:

1. Achieving the ideal consistency of gouache,
2. Using transparency and opacity,
3. Managing it’s quick drying properties,
4. and creating clean color notes.

Embracing a loose, impressionistic style, this class will teach you about bold color choices, expressive brushwork, and a direct, quick approach.

Class Output: Upon completion of the class, you will:

1. Have an understanding of gouache painting techniques and its application in capturing springtime landscapes.
2. Know how to achieve an ideal consistency of gouache paints and utilizing its transparency and opacity to create vibrant scenes.
3. Gain confidence in managing quick drying paint and achieving clean color notes in your paintings.
4. Be able to infuse your paintings with bold colors, expressive brushwork, and captivating atmosphere.