Learn to paint eye-catching urban scenes in this art class preview with artist Mike Thomas (@mikethomas.art). He’ll show you his entire cup coaster painting process. We will combine gouache, watercolour pencils, and markers to create small urban pieces using a simplified palette. At the end of this demo, you will learn to simplify shapes and use one or two colours to their fullest potential.

Topics Covered:

  • Using coasters to make tiny paintings
  • Making a complete painting with two colours
  • Layering wet gouache
  • Painting colourful shadows and highlights
  • Adding finishing touches with pens.

Reference: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kyqd7szqegoioyy/LDReference_MikeThomas.jpg?dl=0 

In the 90-minute art class, Mike will teach:

  • Simplifying shapes
  • Using a broader colour palette

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