Vivid & Colorful Skies in Gouache and Watercolor
For Travel Sketching and Landscapes

What you will learn
How to create a transparent layer of sky color
How to paint vivid clouds in watercolor or gouache
How to paint quickly and loosely when painting from life
How to add in details to the landscape to finish the painting
Why take this course?
๐ Discover the Magic of Vivid & Colorful Skies in Gouache and Watercolor! ๐จ
Course Overview:
In this comprehensive online course, "Vivid & Colorful Skies in Gouache and Watercolor for Travel Sketching and Landscapes," renowned artist Amy Stewart will guide you through the art of capturing breathtaking skies. This course is tailored for artists looking to expand their repertoire with dynamic, lively, and colorful skies that will bring your travel sketches and landscapes to life! ๐ค๏ธ๐
What You'll Learn:
Watercolor Quick Skies (5-Minute Wet-into-Wet Techniques):
- Loose & Abstract: Master the technique of creating abstract, five-minute skies onsite, perfect for quick captures. โฑ๏ธ๐ฆ
- Adding Context: Learn to add details with ink or watercolor after the sky is dry, to anchor your skies into the landscape and give a sense of scale. ๐๏ธ๐ซ๏ธ
- Gouache Alternative: If you prefer gouache, no worries! You can adapt these techniques by thinning your gouache and using it like watercolor. ๐จโจ
Gouache Vivid Skies:
- Light Washes for Clear Skies: Explore how to use gouache to create light washes that evoke the clarity of a cloud-free day, as well as serving as a base for sunsets and other effects. ๐โ๏ธ
- Dramatic Daytime and Sunset Skies: Dive into creating dynamic daytime skies and stunning sunsets using blending and shading to shape convincing clouds. ๐ ๐
- Gouache as a Versatile Medium: Discover how to use white gouache with tube watercolors, a technique that's perfect for both watercolor and gouache artists alike. ๐ญโ๏ธ
- Customizing Your Palette: Learn how to add white gouache to your favorite watercolor hues to expand your color range without needing every shade in gouache. ๐๏ธ๐จ
Who This Course Is For:
- Artists who love watercolor and want to learn quick, expressive sky techniques.
- Painters who are gouache enthusiasts looking for new approaches to skies in their work.
- Travelers and urban sketchers seeking to enhance their on-the-go landscape sketches with realistic skies.
- Artists of all levels who wish to add a touch of magic and depth to their landscapes with vibrant, dynamic skies. ๐ซ๐บ๏ธโจ
Course Highlights:
- Flexible Techniques: Whether you're painting plein air or in your studio, these methods will adapt to your style and setting.
- Versatile Mediums: Learn how to use both watercolor and gouache to create stunning sky effects.
- Creative Freedom: Enhance your personal style while mastering the art of capturing skies that will make your scenes pop! ๐จ๐
Join Amy Stewart in this creative journey, and transform the way you approach painting skies in your travel sketching and landscapes. With each stroke, learn to capture the essence of the sky, from the gentle touch of a morning mist to the fiery embrace of a sunset. ๐๐๏ธ
Enroll now and let's bring those skies to life! โ๏ธ๐
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