The essence of an exciting idea can be captured successfully using a limited palette gouache and watercolor thumbnail technique. Artist and designer Erik Tiemens presents a compelling demo and covers multiple topics, including how to start visualizing thru multiple mini-sketches that take into account lighting, atmosphere, high-key and low-key plans, palette mixing, and brush control. Additional areas covered include paint consistency, working on toned paper, and zeroing in on your final direction. The lecture concludes with a detailed step-by-step demo for creating a finished small-format painting.

148 Minutes of Lecture

TOPICS COVERED

* Reference Gathering
* Thumbnail Washes
* Ultra Mini-thumbnails
* Palette Tips
* Refining Ideas
* Wash Block-in
* Adding Opaque Gouache
* Shape Details
* Patterns of Light
* Color Temperature
* Final Brushwork

CHAPTERS

01: Intro
02: Reference Gathering
03: Getting Started - Thumbnail Washes
04: Ultra Mini Thumbnails
05: Palette Tips
06: Larger Thumbnails - Refining Your Ideas
07: Starting Your Watercolor/Gouache Painting
08: Wash Block-In
09: Adding Opaque Gouache
10: Shape Details
11: Patterns of Light
12: Color Temperature
13: Final Brushwork
14: Conclusion