Painting With Water-Based Media – Acrylic, Watercolor & Gouache

This sounds like a fantastic class for artists of all levels who are interested in learning how to work with non-toxic, water-based mediums. The class is taught by Nina Weiss, who will provide a foundation of skills for working with gouache, watercolor, and acrylic paints.

The class starts with gouache, which is an opaque water-based medium that can be used to create smooth layers of paint, intriguing textures, and custom color mixtures. Nina will demonstrate how to mix primary colors to achieve the perfect look, as well as how to create complementary and contrasting color swatches. Students will also learn how to create texture with scumbling.

Next, students will explore the wonders of watercolor through techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, gradient bleed, color wash, and more. They will learn how to create tonal washes, shadows, and varying color temperatures with watercolor pencils.

Finally, the class will expand into acrylic, where students will learn brushwork tips and how to achieve a range of values and build contrast. Along the way, they will apply their skills to create a variety of still lifes and landscapes.

Overall, this class provides a comprehensive guide for artists who want to confidently choose and use non-toxic, water-based mediums. It is suitable for beginners who want to learn the basics of painting, as well as more experienced artists who want to expand their repertoire and try out new techniques.