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Tropical Island Gouache Adventure

  • Course
  • 14 Lessons

A curated collection of inspiring tutorials to escape to. The Tropical Island Gouache Adventure features a variety of underwater delights and sparkling waves to capture your imagination and help you develop your love of gouache in a creative and enjoyable way.
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What is a gouache adventure?

Every month for the past couple of years I have created a collection of themed tutorials for the Get Gouachey community. Gouache Adventures are a curated selection of these tutorials for you to enjoy at your own pace and without a monthly subscription.

A gouache adventure is a mini creative escape to help you explore gouache in a fun and enjoyable way, with different themes to suit whatever creative adventure you're craving!
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Tropical Island

Capturing all the different moods of the ocean is so much fun with gouache, and in this curated collection of tutorials we'll be exploring:

  • The colors and textures found in a variety of water scenes
  • How to test out ideas on a small scale before committing to a full painting
  • How to create fun textures and underwater plants
  • How to show light underwater
  • And more...

Explore the Projects

Making Small Waves

Turn textured gradients into glistening waters.

The Mermaid

Capture the sparkling tail of a shy mermaid.

Choppy Water

Master choppy waters using high contrasting lights and darks.

Green Water

Explore how green can add depth to basic water gradients.

Sea Foam

Learn how to add small details to bring the surface to life.

Big Waves

Have a go at capturing sunlight and sea foam in this big wave.

Shipwrecked

A sunken pirate ship is the star of this underwater scene.

From Above

Paint a beach from above as you learn how to create a textured gradient and frothy waves.

Smooth Water

Master the basic smooth gradient of a mirror-like water surface.

Rough Water

Bring the ocean to life with the rough texture of stormy seas.

The Reef

Arrange underwater plants on a rocky archway in this bright and cheerful reef.

Water Sparkles

Learn how to make water sparkle in the sunshine.

Deep Ocean Waves

Capture dramatic waves in the deepest parts of the ocean.

The Beach

Admire the ocean from the comfort of the beach as you paint waves gently lapping at the shore.

Ocean Sunset

Paint the drama and vibrancy of an ocean sunset.

Bonus Lessons

Alongside the projects, there are two bonus lessons that focus on little extra skills or activities that will complement your painting experience.

Underwater Techniques & Colors Part 1 & 2

Part 1 shows you how to explore light and color to capture the perfect underwater gradients.

Part 2 looks at how to create an interesting color scheme and try out small idea thumbnails.

How the classes work...

Each tutorial has its own page where you'll find a video to watch, along with a supplies list, any reference photos you might need and a breakdown of the individual steps of the project.

You can move between the lessons using the navigation bar on the left side of the screen and you have a choice of short or real-time versions of each project; this is great for when you want to check out what's involved before sitting down to paint!


Contents

Introduction

Welcome to the Tropical Island
Finding Your Way Around

The Ocean

The Ocean - Part 1
The Ocean - Part 2
The Ocean - Part 3
The Ocean - Part 4

Underwater Introduction

Underwater Techniques and Color Part 1
Underwater Techniques and Color Part 2

The Mermaid

The Mermaid - Short Version
The Mermaid - Full Length

The Reef

The Reef - Short Version
The Reef - Full Length

Shipwrecked

Shipwrecked - Short Version
Shipwrecked - Full Length

Frequently asked questions

I am new to gouache, is this suitable for me?

Absolutely! If you are brand new to gouache I recommend taking my Gouache Boot Camp too; It's free and will help you get to grips with the basics! 

How long is the course?

The course is self-paced and there is no expiry date for access. You'll be able to enjoy the tutorials in a way that suits your schedule.

Do you offer tutorials in other languages?

Each tutorial page includes a link to a private video hosted on YouTube where you can watch the video with auto-generated subtitles, in English or another language.

Do I have to complete the lessons in a specific order?

No! Please feel free to enjoy the projects in any order that inspires you!

How long are the videos?

All project tutorials are available as both short and real-time videos, so you can choose the length that works best for you. 

Do you have other Gouache Adventure themes available?

Yes! There are currently 4 Gouache Adventures, you can find them all here.

What if I have more questions?

Please do not hesitate to email me at ruth@moderngouache.com with your questions!

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