Naturalistic Illustration in Watercolor and Gouache

Experiment with textures, shading, lines, and layers to bring to life naturalistic drawings inspired by the world around you using watercolor and gouache paint

• Introduction
• Materials and Basic Painting Techniques
• Preparation
• The Painting
• Final Touches
• Final project

Nature is the perfect blend of depth and delicacy. By combining watercolors and gouache, illustrator Georgina Taylor has managed to capture this fine complexity to paint realistic illustrations with a whimsical touch. Her artwork has been printed on packaging for cosmetics and food products, as well as on homeware, stationery, and textiles for brands like Mr Price, Estée Lauder, and Rocksoup. She also illustrated the children’s book Made for each other in collaboration with Templar publishing.

In this online course, learn how to use watercolor and gouache to paint vibrant and highly detailed naturalistic illustrations alongside Georgina. She teaches you the fundamental techniques of each medium and how to seamlessly blend their distinct yet complementary qualities to depict flora and fauna. Draw inspiration from the natural world and bring it to life with paint.

• About Me
• Influences
• The Materials
• Setting up the Workspace
• Basic Watercolor and Gouache Techniques 1
• Basic Watercolor and Gouache Techniques 2
• Botanical Study and Insect Wing Demonstration 1
• Botanical Study and Insect Wing Demonstration 2
• Botanical Study and Insect Wing Demonstration 3
• Collecting References
• Thumbnail Sketches
• Color
• Sketching the Project
• Light Washes
• Building Layers 1
• Building Layers 2
• Textures on Foliage
• Textures on Flowers
• Details on Insects and Finishing
• Final Overview
• Naturalistic Illustration in Watercolor and Gouache