Gouache (gwash) is an opaque, water-based paint similar to watercolor. It is, in some ways, easier to work with than transparent watercolor. Gouache dries very quickly and can be painted over once it is dry. It dries to a matte finish so is often used by artists who want a poster-like effect that is easier to scan or photograph. It is not new, the Impressionists used the medium as well as ancient Egyptians. Gouache remains water soluble after it dries and requires no solvents to clean up which makes it easy to pack up and take anywhere.

The class will cover seeing the big shapes, underpainting, color mixing, layering, blending and maintaining color purity. Gouache does not handle like any other painting medium, so we will paint small as we practice. (Acrylic gouache is NOT a substitute. While it also dries dull, it has completely different properties.)

Instructor: Nancy Larson
Dates - Please choose either
August 13th (Thursday) - 9:30am to 12:30pm or September 19 (Saturday) - 1pm to 4pm