Foundations of Portrait in Gouache

Learn the foundational principles of painting monochromatic portraits in gouache. In this class, artist Emily Hughes (@emhuesart) will show you how to:

• Use a sculptural approach to achieve the ideal gouache consistency through water control;

• How to comprehend form and light by simplifying the reference image and;

• Successfully utilize a flat brush to represent facial planes.

By the end of this class, you can apply these principles to a wide range of subjects, broadening your artistic capabilities.

This class is suitable for absolute beginners.

REFERENCE PHOTO

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ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

• Etchr Gouache Brushes

• Etchr Hot Press Watercolour Pad

• Synthetic flat brush

• Ceramic palette

• Titanium white gouache

• Prussian blue gouache

• HB graphite pencil