Fantasy Landscapes with Watercolor & Gouache
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Learn to paint dream-like scenes filled with detail by exploring a combination of illustration techniques with watercolor and gouache
Sparkling waterfalls, misty forests, golden rays of sunlight—these are the kinds of scenes that sweep you away to a world of enchantment. And this is exactly the kind of magic that Ruth Wilshaw captures in her fantastical landscape paintings, using a mix of watercolor and gouache techniques to create evocative illustrations you can lose yourself in. With her intuitive approach to painting, she allows each piece to unfold like a story, letting the colors and patterns lead her down paths that transcend reality.
In this online course, escape to your own imaginary oasis as you learn to use watercolor and gouache to create dream-like landscape paintings. Tap into the best of these two mediums and discover how to combine them flawlessly to paint scenes with a fairy tale essence.
Start by getting to know Ruth as she introduces you to her artistic style and walks you through her creative journey. Explore her artwork for inspiration and discover some of the artists and experiences that have shaped her career.
Delve into the characteristics of watercolor and gouache and how they complement each other. Ruth first goes over the materials you need and teaches you how to choose a color palette that resonates with you. Experiment with the transparency of watercolor to create soft, luminous backgrounds. Learn to take advantage of the opacity of gouache to add crisp foreground elements that leap off the page, such as rocks, plants, trees, and water.
Next, begin planning your illustration by exploring different scales to choose the focus of your landscape. Apply basic composition rules to tie your scene together and collect reference photos to incorporate details with a touch of realism.
Then it’s time to apply everything you’ve learned to bring your painting to life, starting with a textured watercolor background and later layering a bold foreground with gouache. See how to add smaller details and paint a warm, inviting glow.
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