Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life
A course by Alejandra Caballero , Artist
Learn the basics of gouache painting. Find your inspiration for animal portraits, go through the sketching process, and discover your unique style.
Learn the basics of gouache painting. Find your inspiration for animal portraits, go through the sketching process, and discover your unique style.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of gouache and learn how to create unique animal portraits accompanied by botanical elements. Throughout this course, Alejandra Caballero, an artist specializing in gouache, will teach you everything from the basics of this medium to how to develop a personal style. You will explore how to find inspiration in nature and simplify forms to sketch animals, ultimately creating a final project that reflects your own taste for color and shapes. The course is designed to help you master both technique and creativity in creating expressive and vibrant portraits.
Alejandra has worked with renowned galleries such as Nucleus Portland and WOW x WOW, and has collaborated on illustrations for books and commissions. Her passion for animals and nature shines through in her work, and she will now guide you through this creative process step by step.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
- 75% positive reviews (8)
- 582 students
- 14 lessons (2h 16m)
- 19 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create an animal portrait accompanied by botanical elements using gouache, developing your own style through the process and playing with shapes and colors.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning to paint with gouache, especially those looking to explore animal and plant illustration. No prior experience is necessary, just an interest in painting and drawing, and a willingness to experiment with this medium.
Requirements and materials
All you need are gouache paints, watercolor paper, brushes, and basic drawing materials. A water container, painting palette, and optional materials such as Photoshop and a lightbox are also recommended.
Reviews
A course by Alejandra Caballero
Alejandra Caballero is a self-taught painter and illustrator specializing in gouache. She has worked with galleries such as Nucleus Portland and WOW x WOW, and has collaborated on illustrations for publishing houses. Fascinated by painting from an early age, she has honed her skills over the years, combining nature and animals in her work. Her unique style reflects her passion for portraiture, flora, and fauna.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Bases
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Materials and tools
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Characteristics of gouache
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Color
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Drawing animals, sketching process
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U3
Production of the course project
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References and creation of the mood board or reference page
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Draw the final sketch
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First layers of the cat
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Light fur and eyes
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Painting the background
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Sculpting the painting by adding layers and details
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U4
Tips and advice
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Creativity and productivity tips
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Commissions
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Gouache Painting: Animals and Plant Life
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pratt1ak
I also had issues with the translation stopping or going way slower than she talked. only 1 of the reference materials had an english version so I have no idea what they say and aside from the visual ones couldn't really use them, which was a bummer.
drpataustin
The sound production was strange. I listened in English, and the translation would stop mid-sentence, then resume, which was distracting. The instructor was a bit repetitive about what she was saying & doing, such as stating the obvious: "I'm rehydrating my paints" or "I'm dipping my brush in water."
tanihaces
ME ha encantado el curso y la explicación de su tecnica muy detallada
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zorobabelflores
Es un curso muy interesante
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elisabeth.ridenour
This is a nice beginner's course. The instructor explains things well and the course is well organized, following a logical sequence. Being a beginner's class, I was expecting more instruction on gouache itself, such as techniques, and color theory to create harmonious paintings, but overall it's nice.