Gouache Workshop

December 7, 2024
Bisbee Arizona
Outdoor (weather permitting)
led by K. Britton (@bisbeepainter)

K. Britton has over a decade of experience teaching art, and ran their own successful art school in Los Angeles.  Britton specializes in landscapes, plein air, and portraits.  Their teaching style is tailored to you, and includes succinct points to help you accelerate your learning, no matter what level you are at.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A sketchbook no bigger than A6 - our recommendations are:
Handbook Journal co. Watercolor Pocket Panorama 3.5"x8.25" 300 gsm
Etchr Sketchbook Hot Press A6
If you choose your own sketchbook please email bisbeepainter@gmail.com with your choice BEFORE you order, so K. can double check it will be compatible with the gouache work you are doing.  
1" and 2" flat brushes for acrylic, synthetic fiber brushes (usually white or orange in color)
a smaller round brush (your preference in size) with synthetic fiber for acrylic (usually white or orange in color)
Please email bisbeepainter@gmail.com if you are not sure about your brushes

Paints required:
*Please make sure you do not purchase ACRYL gouache! Acryl gouache has a slightly different label.  You can always email us at bisbeepainter@gmail.com if you are unsure BEFORE you purchase.  We are always happy to help!) We cannot use cheap or jelly gouaches so I have broken this down into two sets.  One is basic and will be the least expensive, but will serve you well, and the other is recommended.  I also have some other colors I enjoy, but we won't be teaching with, listed at the end of the list.

Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache PERMANENT white 37ml 
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Cadmium Red 14ml
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Cadmium Lemon 14 ml OR Daniel Smith Extra Fine Gouache Hansa Yellow Medium 15ml
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Ultramarine 14ml
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Cerulean 14ml OR M Graham Artists Gouache Cerulean Blue 15ml
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Alizarin Crimson 14ml OR M Graham Artists Gouache Alizarin Crimson 15ml
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Ivory Black (any size, we may use this often)
Holbein Artists Gouache G604 Burnt Umber 15ml OR Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Burnt Umber 14ml

Optional but great to have. I won't be teaching with these, but they will definitely expand your color mixing abilities down the road and if you do have them, I am glad to teach them individually:
M Graham Artists Gouache Dioxazine Purple 15ml
Holbein Artists Gouache G510 Brilliant Pink 15ml
Holbein Artists Gouache G570 Aqua Blue 15ml
Winsor and Newton Designer's Gouache Linden Green 14ml

A platform, box, easel or flat edge you can hold up (clips are good!) for your sketchbook.  

A water container that fits on your setup

A sealable container or tray, this can be a small tray inside of a ziplock bag.  I will post pictures of my setup on my instagram @bisbeepainter and if you have questions, you can email me anytime at bisbeepainter@gmail.com

A bottle of water for the containers

Optional but nice: A gray cellulose sponge (I will also provide these if you don't have access) A mini mister spray (I use ranger ink mini mister)


Here is a photo of K's materials:

NON MEMBERS *CAN* SIGN UP THROUGH MEMBER LINK and will be sent a mandatory invite to become a member after paying for the gouache workshop.  Membership is $35, so your total will be $90 for the workshop (a $25 savings over non-members!). It's a great deal and you will enjoy a Cochise County Artists Group Membership for one year.