Strathmore Artist Papers's video: Basic Gouache Techniques

Join Artist Myriam Tillson for a 4 part gouache workshop. Throughout the tutorials, you'll learn more about the particular properties of the medium, how it compares to other similar paints such as watercolor and acrylic, what materials work best with it, and how to use it to make the most of it and its specific qualities. ------------ PART 2: Basic Gouache Techniques ------------ This lesson will establish 3 basic techniques to get the most out of gouache and will include an exercise for practicing each technique. – Mixing – Layering – Blending ------------ PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS ------------ https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019_w3w2_instructions.pdf ------------ MATERIALS ------------ ► PAPER - Choose from: - Strathmore Ready Cut Watercolor Paper: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/paint-watercolor/500-series-ready-cut-watercolor.html - Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/mixed-media/id-400-series-mixed-media.html - Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media Paper: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/mixed-media/id-400_series_toned_mixed_media.html ► GOUACHE: Daler-Rowney Aquafine Gouache: https://www.daler-rowney.com/aquafine-gouache-paint/ - Minimum 2 colors and Titanium White ► BRUSHES: Princeton Umbria: https://www.princetonbrush.com/umrbia-series-6250-princeton-brush-company-brush-6250/ - Angular Bright size 4 38" Princeton Velvetouch: https://www.princetonbrush.com/velvetouch-series-3950-princeton-brush-company-brush-3950/ - Angle Shader size 3/8" ► OTHER MATERIALS: - Mixing palette - 2 jars of water - Paper Towel - Optional: tape or pencil for making grids ------------ PART 1: Gouache 101 ------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkA4LBRYxro&t=4s ------------ PART 3: Landscape ------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ttUlUhYPA ------------ PART 4: Eye Study ------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foThqJ1S2wU ------------ MYRIAM'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL ------------ https://www.youtube.com/user/Hedgesloth