Creative Drawing with Ink and Gouache

Start by meeting Lucía Coz and how she entered the world of illustration and murals. She explains a bit about her creative influences and gives you a brief summary of what this course entails.

Begin by reviewing the necessary materials. Discover how to draw lines with a stylus before reviewing some basic color theory and the many uses of gouache. Start experimenting with a preliminary exercise that combines lines and stains.

Get to know the differences between imaginative and observational drawing by creating your own universe of color and shapes based on nature. Sketch your character and the environment, create volume by using three different colors, and reinforce the shadows with lines. Finally, add the lights.

Review some basic rules of composition and understand how your choice of colors, spacing, and lines transmit different sensations. Lucía explains her creative process step by step so you can get inspired and develop the idea for your next piece.

Prepare the medium for your final project and begin to outline your pencil sketch. Paint the background of the drawing with gouache in your chosen color palette, lightening and darkening the color to create segments. Outline the shadows, textures, and details using the stylus. Lastly, add some volume with cool colors and an ultra-thin brush.

To finish, Lucia gives you her tips for creating the fine details and achieving a perfect drawing made with lines and color.