In this tutorial, I’ll talk you through my favorite way to paint northern lights with gouache. Click on the link above to view the video tutorial ..read more

This short and sweet tutorial will talk you through the process of painting a cute little bush in the forest bathed in beams of sunlight. This is a fun and quick tutorial that talks you through painting an interesting forest background that doesn’t distract from the main focus of the scene (the bush). Then we’ll go through the use of color to create form, texture, light and shadows before adding in our columns of sunlight peeping through the trees above. Check out the video tutorial above ..read more

One of my favorite things to paint is winter snow scenes, and in this tutorial you’ll learn how to do just that, using only white, black and blue gouache! So grab your supplies and watch the full tutorial video above ..read more

If you’re new to gouache, or finding some of it’s quirky ways frustrating, you will likely have encountered some problems with layering. After thousands of hours spent painting, I’ve found that these are the 5 most common problems you’ll face and I’ll share my favorite ways to fix them for headache-free layering. Problem #1: The pigment that you are using is naturally semi-transparent or transparent. Not all pigments are created equally, and some colors naturally give better coverage than others. Check the tube to see the opacity of the pigment so you can plan the best way to use the color in ..read more

I love using this soft blending technique with gouache- it's the perfect touch to add to the background of this snowy winter village. If you don’t have an artist’s mop brush, a fluffy eye shadow brush will work just as well- but make sure you keep it just for painting after! Happy painting ..read more

I love to paint from photos; it allows me to relax and really slow down and study colors and textures. I paint about half and half realistic landscapes and whimsical landscapes, but all of the technical skill I use for whimsical scenes comes from paintings like this. You'll find this scene packed with techniques and clever ways to create complex details, it's the perfect scene for an afternoon painting project! This tutorial is only possible because of the fantastic original photograph taken by Emma Cummings, and her kind permission for us all to have a go at recreating it. Thank you Emma! Ha ..read more

Gouache works so much better straight from the tube than when it’s been left to dry on the palette, but we rarely dispense exactly the right amount to use for a project. So what do we do with the leftover paint? In this video I’ll show you how I use these little leftover blobs to try out new ideas in a stress-free way, and we’ll create this pretty midnight wave. Happy painting ..read more

This sweet little lazy river is a study in light and shadow. We'll paint bands of illumination passing through the trees and onto the grass to capture the atmosphere of a late summer afternoon. I painted this a while back and it's still one of my favorites because of that pretty light. Grab your supplies to paint along, or a nice cup of tea to just sit back and enjoy ? Happy painting ..read more

Grab your paints and lets paint this pretty Woodland Walk! This scene is a great exploration of texture and atmosphere that is an absolute joy to paint! If you are part of my Patreon/Get Gouachey group you also have access to a companion guidebook for this tutorial, with photos and tips for each step. Happy painting ..read more

I've painted a few different versions of this beautiful scene over the past several years, and it's always a joy to paint! You can find the original photograph on Unsplash here. If you are part of my Get Gouachey group you also have access to a companion guidebook for this tutorial, with photos and tips for each step. Happy painting ..read more