Gouache Portraiture
Thurs April 29th: 19:00-21:00 UK Time (11AM-1PM US Pacific)
Zoom Link Below! ⬇️
In this welcoming all-levels class we’ll be creating gouache paintings using expertly chosen reference photos to work from. With step-by-step visual instruction; warm-up studies; and fabulous poses to work from—even complete beginners should finish the class satisfied with the wonderful works they’ve produced, and with an understanding of how to create complete gouache paintings themselves. We’ll be covering
-Step by Step Composition
-Organising Colour + Technique
-Creating a Complete Original Work
If you are unable to attend, or if you’d like to purchase a previous gouache class, simply e mail Ann at [email protected] for a recording.
Materials
-Painting Surfaces:
Mountboard (archival grade best) AND/OR Thick Paper (smooth surface), AND/ OR Card AND/OR Watercolour paper AND/OR Canvas primed with Acrylic or Oil primer(will work—just be prepared to have to use more paint/have more difficulty creating details)
*Gouache has a wide range of suitable surfaces on which to paint. You’ll get more details/need to use less with smoother paper, and need to apply more to rougher bases such as canvas
-Gouaches; Range of colours (minimum red, yellow, blue and white)
-Brushes: Synthetic Watercolour Brush*
*For Schiele Watercolour Class (April x) include Hogs Bristle Brush or equivalent
-Optional; Tube Watercolours
-2 cups water; paper towels/rags/other; hair dryer with cool setting if available
To Join
To join, simply return to this page after payment and click on the link below at the date and time of class.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87199482722
*No further information is necessary from you, and no passcode is issued as this is an open link (we operate on an honour system). In the rare event that a class is cancelled, you will be notified via e mail and refunded in full. Contact us if you encounter any difficulties