Gouache Recording
Recording of an online Gouache Painting Workshop with Richard K Blades
An in-depth and interactive 4 hour workshop.
Upon purchase, links to the workshop recording will be sent via email.
The workshop focuses on the possibilities of Gouache, one of the most versatile and beautiful of all paint mediums.
Richard shows how he creates his landscape and sky paintings, step by step and with lots of exercises for participants to engage in. From colour mixing and working with a limited palette to mark making and direct/indirect observation.
Here are some of the focuses
Simplifying the landscape
Skies
Painting clouds
Creating atmosphere
Using texture
Complimentary colours
Colour mixing
Mark making
Tonal values
Painting loose
Richard’s approach to painting is straightforward and his style of teaching, interactive and clear.
Materials list
Gouache Paint
Any brand, however, Richard recommends using a professional range such as Winsor & Newton, M Graham, Holbein etc
Colours
Permanent White (larger tube)
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange (Optional)
Primary Red (Or magenta)
Ultramarine Blue
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Surface
Hot pressed watercolour paper
Brushes
Bristle or synthetic bristle brushes. Medium sizes a mix or round and flat.
Other
Palette Knife
Masking tape
Pencil
Water pot