Gouache Techniques for Illustration
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Use your sketchbook as a canvas to explore different colors, textures, and brushstrokes using gouache paint
Sketchbooks are an endless source of inspiration that offer artists of all disciplines the opportunity to connect with their surroundings. For illustrator Emma Block, they are an essential part of her creative process which involves using gouache and watercolor to capture scenes inspired by everyday life.
Emma has worked with clients including Penguin Random House, Stylistic Magazine, Airbnb, and Etsy, and published several books on illustration in which she shares her expertise. She is passionate about the process of painting, the physicality of mixing color, and the act of putting brush to paper to create colorful illustrations that bring joy to those around her.
Dive into the materials needed to create colorful illustrations in your sketchbook. Experiment with different brush strokes, learn how to control and mix paint, and see how to add texture to your artwork with gouache. Then decide on your color palette using color theory as a guide.
Gather inspiration for your illustration and create your initial pencil sketch. Paint the background colors and later the finer details, before putting the finishing touches to your work with colored pencils.
Next, Emma shows you how to turn your painting into a high-resolution digital image along with how to edit it in Photoshop. To wrap up the course, explore how playful hand lettering can elevate your illustrations.
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