Painting Flowers in Gouache: Make a Floral Greeting Card

Why learn to paint floral art?
Research studies have shown that just looking at nature can create an overall sense of calm. Combine looking at flowers with a creative tool for self care (painting) and you have a perfect practice to invite more joy and well-being to your life.

Gouache paint is an opaque water-based paint that was wildly popular in mid-century children’s books and illustration, and is now seeing a popular resurgence. I’ve spent over ten years painting with gouache, and I’m excited to share the tips and tricks on how to work with this tricky but rewarding medium to create lovely floral art!

In this class you’ll learn:

• What to look for in finding reference
• How to create compelling compositions for your art
• To break down flowers into simple shapes to draw
• Tools and tricks to painting with gouache
• The perfect consistency for the best gouache results
• Tips for mixing colors in gouache
  

This class is perfect for beginner and experienced artists interested in learning to draw flowers and paint them with gouache. You’ll find simple and effective tips for improving whatever level you’re at. I’ll walk you through my process of how to create a unique painting using these techniques.

• Trailer
• Class Project Overview
• Meet Your Materials
• Finding Good Reference
• Composition and Sketching
• Setting Up For Painting
• Painting the Leaves
• Painting Secondary Flowers
• Painting the Key Flowers
• Finishing Touches
• Conclusion