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Illustrative Painting with Gouache: A 4-Part Series

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2 hours 22 min
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Learn how Jennifer Orkin Lewis (also known as August Wren) uses gouache to create vibrant illustrations. Jennifer’s paintings are full of color and movement, and in this 3-part series, you’ll learn how to approach painting in her lively style. The class begins with a lesson on mixing colors and painting everyday objects. Once you’ve had a chance to practice your brushstrokes, you’ll learn how to paint florals and create stylized lettering.
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 2: Painting Florals
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 3: Lettering with Gouache
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 4: Painting Stylized Faces
Learn how to:
What You’ll Get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 1: Getting Started with Gouache
- 500 Series Strathmore mixed media sketchbook
- Winsor & Newton gouache
- Sakura Koi travel watercolor kit
- Size 1 liner brush
- Size 2, 4, 6, 8 round brushes
- Bleed proof white
- Palette
- Small jars with lid
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 2: Painting Florals
- 500 Series Strathmore mixed media sketchbook
- Winsor & Newton gouache
- Sakura Koi travel watercolor kit
- Size 1 liner brush
- Size 2, 4, 6, 8 round brushes
- Bleed proof white
- Palette
- Small jars with lid
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 3: Lettering with Gouache
- 500 Series Strathmore mixed media sketchbook
- Winsor & Newton gouache
- Size 1 liner brush
- H2 pencil
- Size 8 round brushes
- Palette
- Small jars with lid
Illustrative Painting with Gouache Part 4: Painting Stylized Faces
- Same as for Part 1
- Black-and-white and color photo references of your portrait subject
Downloads:
- Work with gouache
- Paint from life and from photos
- Paint from imagination, stylizing shapes and lines
- Mix colors and handle brushes
- Apply paint in a loose style
- Create block lettering and illustrate a quote
- Paint portraits from photo references
What You’ll Get:
- A 4-Part course on how to paint with gouache, including basic color mixing, florals, lettering, portraits, and more
- 15 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and step-by-step expert instruction from Jen Orkin-Lewis (aka August Wren)
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students


























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Illustrative Painting with Gouache: A 4-Part Series Reviews
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Iara Gomes
Great Class with different examples of subjects to paint. I enjoyed watching it.
More than 3 months ago
Maria Duran
Me encanta como combina los colores. Es mi primera vez con el gouache!
More than 3 months ago