Gouache Painting of Urban Landscapes
A course by Tommy Kim , Art Director and Urban Sketch Enthusiast
Joined November 2021
Learn how to paint your surroundings by exploring gouache techniques to create a detailed cityscape filled with color and texture
Learn how to paint your surroundings by exploring gouache techniques to create a detailed cityscape filled with color and texture
Have you ever seen a beautiful urban landscape and taking a picture of it simply didn’t do it justice? Sometimes the best way to recreate the magic of a place is with a pen and a paintbrush. This art form is what artist Tommy Kim is most passionate about, and has his urban gouache painting exhibited at the Nucleus Gallery in Los Angeles. He also shares his work with over 108K followers on Instagram.
In this online course, learn to paint a vibrant urban landscape with gouache paint.[b/] Discover everything from [b]drawing exercises, brushstroke techniques, and color combinations. Are you ready to paint your favorite cityscape?
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 9 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (188)
- 6,847 students
- 11 lessons (1h 37m)
- 9 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint a cityscape based on a photograph with gouache paint.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning to paint with gouache or who would like to explore urban landscape illustration.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
To take this course, you need paintbrushes, paper for gouache, a white ink pen, and gouache paint.
Reviews
Tommy Kim is an art director in the animation industry and an urban sketch enthusiast. Though he spent most of his life in Los Angeles, he is now based in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he enjoys practicing his hobby of plein-air painting.
His passion is to capture everyday life in his artwork, and finds peace whenever he’s outside observing nature with his gouache paint. When he’s not painting, he’s working in the animation industry, collaborating with clients like Gaumont Animation, Original Force Animation, Illumination and Skydance.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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My Favorite Artists
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U2
The First Steps
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The Gouache Medium: Starting Out
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Finding Inspiration
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How to Sketch the Scene
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U3
Painting the Scene
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The Values
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Understanding Color
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Starting to Paint
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Painting the Medium Shapes
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U4
Closing the Piece
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The Finer Details
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Plein Air Painting
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FP
Final project
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Gouache Painting of Urban Landscapes
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julieraebanjo
Thoroughly enjoyed the clear instructions and fabulous techniques. The fan brushes really make a difference
kwhiteblog
Great class for anyone starting out with using gouache as their preferred medium. This class will answer most of the questions asked by beginning students, from value, composition, water control, all the advantages of using gouache compared to other mediums.
rickstrode
I have been curious about gouache for a long time. This class answered most of my questions and showed me the benefits of using gouache. Tommy Kim has some great paintings and I understand how he works. Really got a lot out of the class and would like to see more.
kriscobb
PlusTommy Kim did a great job of demonstrating his painting techniques and explaining as he demonstrated. I would recommend taking this course. I will continue practicing his techniques and color explorations.
chiekoaoki
PlusStructured, clear, simple, easy to understand. I bought the same pallets being used by him.