Beat the Gouache Blues: Painting Flat Opaque Shapes & Fun Color Palettes

Do you struggle to find the right consistency with your gouache? To create those flat opaque surfaces that make gouache so special? Are you also intrigued to discover more about limited color palettes & key takeaways that will help you create them?
In this class, you’ll learn the key principles & techniques to create those pesky flat opaque surfaces & really understand the different consistencies of your gouache. I’ll be teaching you two key principles that will help you better master your gouache when painting, and we’ll be creating fun limited color palettes as a way of practicing that. We’ll talk about
The two extremes of gouache consistency
The creamy texture in-between & how to find it
Pigment opacity & how that can influence your final result
Things to think about when purchasing paint
Color value, what it is & how it can influence your palettes
The joy of creating themed color palettes
What a tonal palette is & how to bring neutrals in
How to create artwork in your sketchbook to remind you that it’s a place of play
Finally, we’ll finish our class by creating an abstract piece of artwork with flat shapes & textures and patterns, to bring it all together.