The Way Of Gouache (Online Course) Fall 2025 w/ Ellina Chetverikova
November 2 to November 30 (Sundays), 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Eastern Time
**All sessions are live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. All recordings will be available to students for 3 months after the final session, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.
Please check your email spam/junk folder for your Zoom invite.
DEMO: https://youtu.be/W1RquAmevVI
Course Description
We will be focusing on painting landscapes and cityscapes from photography in this gouache focused class. Starting with basics of using gouache as our medium we will cover composition, color and value mixing and different techniques of application of this free-flowing medium. We will discuss and complete a series of projects to focus our attention on considering relationships of shapes and color in painting. We will cultivate an inspiring process that will aid your painting practice and give you a solid foundation to rely on as you advance on your painting journey.
Course Outline
Week 1 -
Mixing Value
Relationships
Week 2
Color
Color Interaction
Week 3
Composition and Focus
Week 4
Economy and Simplicity
Landscape Structure
Week 5
The Way of Gouache, water medium techniques and various applications
Course Materials List
Paint:
Gouache Winsor and Newton
https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-designers-gouache/
Alizarin Crimson 14ml (all the colors are 14ml tubes except for the white)
Titanium White 37 ml
Ultramarine Blue
Permanent Yellow Deep
Yellow Ochre
Permanent Deep Green
Extra colors (not required)
Flame Red
Orange Lake
Sky Blue or Cerulean Blue
Brushes:
Escoda
https://www.dickblick.com/products/escoda-primera-teijin-synthetic-brushes/
Escoda Filbert Primera Teijin Synthetic #10, Short Handle
Escoda Round Primera Teijin Synthetic#12, Short Handle
Escoda Versatil Brush - Flat Wash, Size 1/2'', Short Handle
Escoda Barroco Toray Gold Synthetic Brush - Round, Long Handle, Size 0 ( not
required)
(there are cheaper alternatives available with the lower quality)
Box with the palette:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/artbin-solutions-box-three-compartments/
Plastic Containers for the Gouache:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/plastic-storage-container-pack-14-oz-clear-removable-
lid-pkg-of-12/
Paper:
Fabriano Artistico Hot Press, 140 lb 22X30” handmade 2 sheets https://www.dickblick.com/items/fabriano-artistico-traditional-white-watercolor-paper-hot-press-single-sheet-22-x-30-140-lb/
Mixed Media Tan 9X12”:
Masking Tape ½”
Cup for Water
Pallet knife
Paper Towels
Sturdy Cardboard 8X10”
Little table easel
Graphite pencil
Tiny Spray Bottle:
small metal ruler
porcelain mixing tray or couple of small porcelain dishes:
To Have before the beginning of class:
1. 8-12 photo references of the landscape you would like to paint
2. All paint needs to be squeezed out in the containers and tightly closed.
November 2 to November 30 (Sundays), 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Eastern Time
**All sessions are live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. All recordings will be available to students for 3 months after the final session, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.
Please check your email spam/junk folder for your Zoom invite.
DEMO: https://youtu.be/W1RquAmevVI
Course Description
We will be focusing on painting landscapes and cityscapes from photography in this gouache focused class. Starting with basics of using gouache as our medium we will cover composition, color and value mixing and different techniques of application of this free-flowing medium. We will discuss and complete a series of projects to focus our attention on considering relationships of shapes and color in painting. We will cultivate an inspiring process that will aid your painting practice and give you a solid foundation to rely on as you advance on your painting journey.
Course Outline
Week 1 -
Mixing Value
Relationships
Week 2
Color
Color Interaction
Week 3
Composition and Focus
Week 4
Economy and Simplicity
Landscape Structure
Week 5
The Way of Gouache, water medium techniques and various applications
Course Materials List
Paint:
Gouache Winsor and Newton
https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-designers-gouache/
Alizarin Crimson 14ml (all the colors are 14ml tubes except for the white)
Titanium White 37 ml
Ultramarine Blue
Permanent Yellow Deep
Yellow Ochre
Permanent Deep Green
Extra colors (not required)
Flame Red
Orange Lake
Sky Blue or Cerulean Blue
Brushes:
Escoda
https://www.dickblick.com/products/escoda-primera-teijin-synthetic-brushes/
Escoda Filbert Primera Teijin Synthetic #10, Short Handle
Escoda Round Primera Teijin Synthetic#12, Short Handle
Escoda Versatil Brush - Flat Wash, Size 1/2'', Short Handle
Escoda Barroco Toray Gold Synthetic Brush - Round, Long Handle, Size 0 ( not
required)
(there are cheaper alternatives available with the lower quality)
Box with the palette:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/artbin-solutions-box-three-compartments/
Plastic Containers for the Gouache:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/plastic-storage-container-pack-14-oz-clear-removable-
lid-pkg-of-12/
Paper:
Fabriano Artistico Hot Press, 140 lb 22X30” handmade 2 sheets https://www.dickblick.com/items/fabriano-artistico-traditional-white-watercolor-paper-hot-press-single-sheet-22-x-30-140-lb/
Mixed Media Tan 9X12”:
Masking Tape ½”
Cup for Water
Pallet knife
Paper Towels
Sturdy Cardboard 8X10”
Little table easel
Graphite pencil
Tiny Spray Bottle:
small metal ruler
porcelain mixing tray or couple of small porcelain dishes:
To Have before the beginning of class:
1. 8-12 photo references of the landscape you would like to paint
2. All paint needs to be squeezed out in the containers and tightly closed.
November 2 to November 30 (Sundays), 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Eastern Time
**All sessions are live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. All recordings will be available to students for 3 months after the final session, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.
Please check your email spam/junk folder for your Zoom invite.
DEMO: https://youtu.be/W1RquAmevVI
Course Description
We will be focusing on painting landscapes and cityscapes from photography in this gouache focused class. Starting with basics of using gouache as our medium we will cover composition, color and value mixing and different techniques of application of this free-flowing medium. We will discuss and complete a series of projects to focus our attention on considering relationships of shapes and color in painting. We will cultivate an inspiring process that will aid your painting practice and give you a solid foundation to rely on as you advance on your painting journey.
Course Outline
Week 1 -
Mixing Value
Relationships
Week 2
Color
Color Interaction
Week 3
Composition and Focus
Week 4
Economy and Simplicity
Landscape Structure
Week 5
The Way of Gouache, water medium techniques and various applications
Course Materials List
Paint:
Gouache Winsor and Newton
https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-designers-gouache/
Alizarin Crimson 14ml (all the colors are 14ml tubes except for the white)
Titanium White 37 ml
Ultramarine Blue
Permanent Yellow Deep
Yellow Ochre
Permanent Deep Green
Extra colors (not required)
Flame Red
Orange Lake
Sky Blue or Cerulean Blue
Brushes:
Escoda
https://www.dickblick.com/products/escoda-primera-teijin-synthetic-brushes/
Escoda Filbert Primera Teijin Synthetic #10, Short Handle
Escoda Round Primera Teijin Synthetic#12, Short Handle
Escoda Versatil Brush - Flat Wash, Size 1/2'', Short Handle
Escoda Barroco Toray Gold Synthetic Brush - Round, Long Handle, Size 0 ( not
required)
(there are cheaper alternatives available with the lower quality)
Box with the palette:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/artbin-solutions-box-three-compartments/
Plastic Containers for the Gouache:
https://www.dickblick.com/items/plastic-storage-container-pack-14-oz-clear-removable-
lid-pkg-of-12/
Paper:
Fabriano Artistico Hot Press, 140 lb 22X30” handmade 2 sheets https://www.dickblick.com/items/fabriano-artistico-traditional-white-watercolor-paper-hot-press-single-sheet-22-x-30-140-lb/
Mixed Media Tan 9X12”:
Masking Tape ½”
Cup for Water
Pallet knife
Paper Towels
Sturdy Cardboard 8X10”
Little table easel
Graphite pencil
Tiny Spray Bottle:
small metal ruler
porcelain mixing tray or couple of small porcelain dishes:
To Have before the beginning of class:
1. 8-12 photo references of the landscape you would like to paint
2. All paint needs to be squeezed out in the containers and tightly closed.