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Creative Life Ruth Wilshaw Creative Life Ruth Wilshaw

1 Hour Landscapes in Gouache

I love painting landscapes with gouache, and this guide breaks down the system I use to build my scenes. We’ll cover everything from what order to paint the landscape elements to creating complex textures to suggest details.

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Creative Life Ruth Wilshaw Creative Life Ruth Wilshaw

How to Choose a Good Reference Photo

Working from a reference photo is a great way to practice capturing a landscape in gouache. You can work from the comfort of your home and take your time without worrying about changing light or moving subjects. To give yourself the best chance of success, there are a few things you might find helpful to look for in a suitable reference photo.

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Realistic Landscapes Ruth Wilshaw Realistic Landscapes Ruth Wilshaw

Snowy Landscape Gouache Walk-through

I love sharing the time-lapse videos of the little gouache landscapes, but there’s not a whole lot of meat to them if you are looking for information on how to go about painting a gouache landscape yourself. So I thought I would do a walk-through of sorts for my latest snowy gouache landscape, and hopefully share some tips for breaking down these sorts of small landscapes.

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