Illustration Techniques with Watercolor and Gouache

Get to know Carolina, the artist behind Alinailustra, about her personal and professional life, and how she learned to allow herself to make mistakes and learn from them. She also shares some artists and illustrators that she admires.

Start off by getting familiar with the material you’ll use, and create a comparison sheet to see the differences between watercolor and gouache. Learn the different uses for your materials and see a multitude of techniques that you can apply when painting with watercolor and gouache with some practical exercises.

Discover the theory of color and how to apply it to your illustrations. Next, try out some fun exercises to unlock your imagination and find inspiration for your final illustration. Move onto your sketch with Carolina’s useful tips and then define your color palette.

See how to transfer your sketch onto a page, learning Carolina’s expert techniques to ensure your final illustration has a polished look. Learn how you can turn a mistake into a feature for your illustration and how to make corrections. Finally, work on the details of your illustration and see how to carry it to different types of media and formats.