Domestika Course -
Gouache Techniques for Illustration
In 2022, I filmed an online course with Domestika focused on using gouache in your sketchbook. Since its release, the course has become a bestseller—welcoming over 15,000 students, earning more than 300 five-star reviews, and featuring 200+ stunning student projects in the gallery.
This course is perfect for beginners or anyone curious about working with gouache. I guide you through the essentials—how to create different consistencies and textures, explore colour theory, work from reference photos, and choose harmonious colour palettes for your paintings. I share my full creative process, along with plenty of tips, tricks, and insights I’ve gathered over years as a professional illustrator.
We also cover how to scan and edit your work for reproduction, and even how to add hand lettering to your illustrations.
Filming this course was such a joy, and I’m thrilled to share the magic of working with gouache in a sketchbook setting.
Click here to sign up – the course is self-paced, includes lifetime access, and is available with subtitles in multiple languages. You can also watch the trailer to get a feel for the course before joining.

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