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Domestika

Vibrant Urban Illustration with Gouache Paint

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Overview

Transform the shapes, shadows, and colors of the world around you into vibrant artwork that captures the energy of a scene using gouache paint
  • Introduction
  • Getting to Know the Gouache
  • Shopfront Artwork
  • What’s Next!
  • Final project
Gouache is a versatile material that lets you paint beautifully smooth urban scenes that burst with color. Mike Thomas is an independent freelance travel artist, illustrator, and graphic designer specializing in gouache landscape paintings. Mike has worked in the creative industry for over ten years, collaborated with brands including Bonhams Auctioneers, and exhibited his work at multiple art shows.

In this online course, Mike shows you how to paint vibrant urban illustrations with gouache. Practice the basics of working with this material and learn to channel your creative voice onto the canvas by exploring perspective, form, and color.
Capture the world around you with the creative possibilities of gouache.


Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • About Gouache and Materials
  • The Theory of Colour
  • Skies and Landscapes Basics 1
  • Skies and Landscapes Basics 2
  • Choosing the Reference
  • The Sketch
  • Blocking In with Colour
  • The Texture 1
  • The Texture 2
  • Adding Details 1
  • Adding Details 2
  • Adding Details 3
  • Framing Options
  • Sharing Your Artwork
  • Vibrant Urban Illustration with Gouache Paint

Taught by

Mike Thomas

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