Messy can be Colourful - gouache on wooden panels

Messy can be Colourful - gouache on wooden panelsWhen The Yard Gallery announced their Summer in Technicolour theme, I knew I could rise to the challenge! This vibrant pair of gouache paintings is on display as part of the summer exhibition at Leahs Yardgo see them in person if you can, as the colours are much more delicate and layered than photos can capture. The ultra matte finish of gouache makes them almost impossible to photograph properly. Each panel is 495, and theyre designed to sit

We will paint along a different theme each session

cornflowers and alliums

With vibrant oranges

This tutorial is perfect for testing new brushes

Easily cleaned and long lasting

This painting has a bright sun rising over an ocean of gentle waves

Giant Manta Ray swim across this towel

I recommend talking to them in advance as they may have to make small changes to suit their style

lots of jewel flowers and bright goldfish flashing between water lilies

You can even combine it with the pebbles tutorial to start to build a beach

this abstract landscape of the iconic Scafell Pike in Cumbria is a mixed media original using watercolours

and little details