Painting a Wildlife Scene with Gouache

A course by Roxane Campoy , Illustrator and Animated Film Director

Illustrator and Animated Film Director. Lambersart, France.
Joined March 2021

Tame your linework, spaces, and colors to illustrate a bucolic scene

99% positive reviews (140)
2,785 students
Audio: French
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Tame your linework, spaces, and colors to illustrate a bucolic scene

Roxane takes inspiration for her stunning natural illustrations from her travels, walks, and the little moments that make up everyday life. Her practice is a soothing and meditative one that allows her to express the unique emotions she feels when she paints.

In this course, learn the basic techniques of painting with gouache and bring scenes from your imagination to life. Roxane gives you all the guidance you need to master the techniques yourself. Follow her lead to overcome your fear of the paintbrush and start your creative journey!

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What will you learn in this online course?

19 lessons & 11 downloads

The tools
4 minutes, 16 seconds
Drawing 1
12 minutes, 30 seconds
Drawing 2
9 minutes, 43 seconds
Settle down
11 minutes, 52 seconds
Tame water and aquatic areas
18 minutes, 44 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (140)
  • 2,785 students
  • 19 lessons (3h 54m)
  • 11 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: French
  • French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a painting with gouache illustrating a scene inspired by nature.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone interested in painting with gouache, or simply anyone who would like to start painting.

Requirements and materials

You need acrylic paper, gouache, paintbrushes, a pencil, and a light tablet (or just a light source for tracing).


Reviews

2,785 Students
140 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Roxane Campoy

A course by Roxane Campoy

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Illustrator and Animated Film Director

Roxane Campoy's heart belongs to illustration and animation in equal measure. Based in Lille, the prolific illustrator and director has already worked on a UNESCO campaign and collaborated with France Télévision and Maison Bonami.

Her work is inspired by Japanese imagery and seeks harmony between shapes, compositions, and colors. Painting with gouache is a meditative experience that allows Roxane to convey a sense of being truly alive and present.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Equip and prepare

    • The tools
    • Drawing 1
    • Drawing 2
    • Settle down
  • U3

    Get started and achieve

    • Taming the lines and their movements
    • Tame water and aquatic areas
    • Tame colors, mixtures, and their applications
    • Gouacher cranes: from light to dark 1
    • Gouacher cranes: from light to dark 2
    • Gouacher cranes: aquatic areas
    • Gouacher cranes: lines and touch-ups 1
    • Gouacher cranes: lines and retouching 2
    • Gouacher cranes: lines and touch-ups 3
  • U4

    Promote and make it last

    • Frame
    • Keep 1
    • Keep 2
    • To share
  • FP

    Final project

    • Artistic gouache illustration

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Painting a Wildlife Scene with Gouache. Illustration course by Roxane Campoy

Painting a Wildlife Scene with Gouache

A course by Roxane Campoy
Illustrator and Animated Film Director. Lambersart, France.
Joined March 2021
  • 99% positive reviews (140)
  • 2,785 students