From the Introduction I could talk all day about why you’ll love gouache, but I’d rather you discover it for yourself. This book covers everything you’ll need to begin exploring the medium, along with a wide range of projects to stimulate your own creativity. Essential Supplies Where better to begin than with the essential supplies you’ll need to start painting with gouache. In this section, we’ll look at the different kinds of gouache paint, as well as brushes and paper that will help you get the best results. I’ll also share a few must-have supplies for your gouache kit, along with some advice for painting on surfaces other than paper. Basic Techniques The best way to start working with gouache is to understand the properties that make it different from other paints. In this section, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of layering, finding the right paint consistency, and blending colors. Inspired by Nature Taking creative cues from nature is one of my favorite ways to explore new ideas. So much inspiration is available, including fresh and exciting color palettes and wonderful patterns and textures. Landscapes Nowhere does this medium shine more than when it’s used to paint landscapes. When I started with gouache, painting scenery was on my wish list, but I never thought I could do it. Then I discovered that gouache’s opacity and layering capabilities make it an absolute joy for painting landscapes. Lettering We’ll look at how to use gouache for brush lettering and painting decorative letter art. You’ll learn how to load the brush for blob-free letters and how to get the smoothest brush strokes, as well as ways to avoid common problems and how to correct mistakes when they occur. We’ll also look at different lettering styles and ways to embellish words using the wonderful characteristics of gouache to our advantage. In the last lesson you’ll use tape to make a mask and explore how to create unique artwork from individual letters. Gouache and Mixed Media Gouache is a wonderful companion for other mediums, and in this chapter, we’ll look at some ways to use it with other art supplies you may have, including watercolor, colored pencil, and paint pens. Let’s explore the best ways to expand your creativity with gouache by seeing how a mixed-media approach can help you create something truly unique. PROJECTS Bullet Journal Gouache is a great choice for adding a little creativity to a bullet journal or planner. The paint dries quickly and you can write over it easily, offering lots of opportunities to beautify your weekly agenda. Wrapping Paper and gift Tag A roll of inexpensive kraft paper plus your gouache paints means you’ll never again run out of gift wrap. This project shows how to paint beautiful custom wrapping paper to add an extra special touch to any gift. Butterfly Case I’ve always loved the butterfly cases found in natural history museums, and this project walks you through how to make your own unique collection. The folk art style, with whimsical motifs and patterns created from imagination, inspired these beauties, but you can create a more true-to-life collection by studying a butterfly guidebook. Painted Jewelry Dish For this project, you’ll combine gouache with air-dry clay to paint a unique jewelry dish. Sculpting with air-dry clay is a versatile way to create a 3D substrate that requires little in the way of special tools or equipment. It can be shaped into cups, pins, plant pots, and more, and dries with a toothy surface that gouache can bond to easily.
✔ Author(s): Ruth Wilshaw
✔ Title: Creative Gouache: A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploring Opaque Watercolor - Build Your Skills with Layering, Blending, Mixed Media, and More! (Volume 4) (Art for Modern Makers, 4)
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (142 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1631599372
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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