D e b o r a h R o s k o p f
February 6, 2025 10:00 - 2:00
​​​"Landscape in Gouache"​
Gouache Demonstration and Workshop
WHAT TO KNOW
Prepare a Substrate
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Surfaces that are appropriate for watercolor work with gouache. Because gouache can crack if applied thickly, I use a rigid surface such as mat board or watercolor paper affixed to mat board.
- Prepare one (or 2) substrates taped to size 7H x 5W.
- Put reference image on your phone/Ipad or bring good quality print out
- Find reference image near bottom of page
​ Paints
You’ll use more white than any other color. Tube watercolors mix with gouache, so if you don’t want to purchase gouache, you might find the sleeping tubes of watercolor that are in the back of a drawer and bring them before they dry up.
Here is the layout of my current palette. Yours will look different, but this can be a guide.
Purchase designer, professional gouache, NOT acrylic gouache.
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Brushes
Gouache has more body than watercolor, so bring brushes similar to what you would use for acrylic. I use primarily flats, angles, and sometimes a bright shape. And a cheap 1” “chip” brush. Some of my brushes are in great shape, some are old and I like their “oldness”. Make sure you have a 1” flat and whatever you prefer in a variety of sizes and shapes below 1” so you can find what works best for you.
Here Is My Studio Setup
- iPad & Stand
- Angled board
- Water jug
- Toilet paper roll with paper towel around it for blotting brush
- Scrap paper for testing
- White gouache in separate small container. Colors in storage container.
-Enameled butcher pan for mixing surface
-Spray water bottle & small squeeze bottle
Other Supplies to bring
- Tape
- Board for taping your substrate to
- Support for board
- Water jug
- Palette for mixing
- Paper towels or rags
- Any other tools you think you may need.
Questions:
Call me at 425-754-0628
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Recommended:
Watch this video to learn about gouache and what you can expect:
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