Illustrative Painting with Gouache: A 4-Part Series
All levels | 2 hours 22 min
Getting Started with Gouache
00:52
00:42
29:24
27:25
09:46
Painting Florals
00:36
17:43
10:10
Lettering with Gouache
00:29
07:58
08:10
03:39
Painting Stylized Faces
00:31
13:29
11:19
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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.
 
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:
Learn how to:
  • 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
3031 users recommended this class to a friend
Mareike Fraider
calm teacher, lovely art and fun to watch
February 12, 2024
 
Samantha Henneke
I enjoyed watching this class about gouache. Jennifer’s style and techniques with gouache are approachable and inspiring. It is great to watch her paint and she shows how to just let go and paint. I liked how she mixed white with the paint right on the paper. Thank you for a lovely class.
More than 3 months ago
 
Anna Maria Edejer
Jennifer explains or describes almost every stroke and why which is super helpful to me. She is a great instructor!
More than 3 months ago