Painting with Gouache
Discover The “Focal First” Approach That Creates Dynamic Gouache Paintings Without The Chaos
Inside “Painting with Gouache”, award-winning artist Michele Usibelli will show you her unique method we call the “FocalFirst” approach.
It will:
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…help you nail the correct value every time…
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…help you determine the correct color…
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…and most importantly, guarantees your painting doesn’t get overworked, confusing, or “chaotic”!
Michele’s approach is different from other artists, and it’s the reason she’s able to create phenomenal works of art that win awards.
Together with Michele, you’re going to discover ways to strengthen your composition… explore the vibrant qualities of gouache… master gouache’s challenging yet interesting characteristics… improve your brushwork… learn color tips for an impactful painting… and so much more.
If you’re not satisfied with the results of your gouache paintings, and you want to know the secrets behind successful artwork (that actually gets sold), you’re about to find out how.
According to Michele, most paintings don’t succeed because the artist didn’t have a set “plan” of how the painting was going to be built.
Like a symphony without a conductor, a painting without a plan will be chaotic and a sore to the senses.
Once you have this blueprint in place, you can almost guarantee that your gouache paintings will turn out much more energetic and full of life.
Michele will guide you from start to finish on how to complete a gouache painting with amazing results. Your gouache paintings will never be dull or uninspired again. In fact, even your non-gouache paintings in other mediums will become more moving and dynamic because the unique method that Michele shares can be applied to any painting.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
- A complete start-to-finish painting demonstration in which you'll learn Michele’s “FocalFirst” painting approach…
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How to guarantee a successful painting by following a tried-and-true plan…
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Gouache “color shifting” problem: How to do color mixing and matching correctly…
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How to avoid your painting being chalky or having “streaks” when using white…
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How to add energy and life to your painting without being chaotic…
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The 4 key things Michele does before every painting (a critical step!)...
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How to alter the reference’s focal point to draw the viewer in…
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The EASIEST way to know if your painting will turn out successful (besides having a plan)...
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How to lead the viewer through the painting and bring them on a journey…
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How to know what to leave in and what to leave out…
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How Michele creates wonderful tactile qualities with gouache (you’ll get it once you see it!)...
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What to do when the gouache becomes darker during the painting stage…
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2 key lessons you MUST keep in mind for more realistic reflections…
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How to keep a busy background from being distracting…
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ProTip: How to invite people in to look close to tell their own story with what they see…
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How to layer gouache the RIGHT way…
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How to blend and achieve smooth transitions when working on larger areas…
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How to create LOST and FOUND edges in gouache…
- How to alter the reference to draw the viewer to the focal point of the painting…
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The “negative shape” trick that creates a dynamic painting…
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How to create beautiful water reflections using gouache…
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How to simplify a busy scene for dramatic and impactful results…
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How to “lead” the viewer through your painting using carefully planned color-notes and impasto brushwork…
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How to guarantee your values are correct…
- How to create a winning composition…
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How to ensure that your focal area is the primary area of focus/interest…
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How to use “atmospheric perspective” to create depth in your paintings…
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How to understand and use color temperature to your advantage…
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How to understand when and where to use saturated and unsaturated colors…
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…plus many other incredible lessons!
Ignite Creativity: Oil Painting with Energy
Discover Michele Usibelli’s Signature Method for Creating Loose, Frame-Worthy Paintings That Art Collectors Love to Own
Want to paint with more freedom and expression?
Award-winning artist Michele Usibelli has developed a structured approach that helps students loosen up their oil paintings without losing control.
In this course, you’ll follow a proven blueprint to create vibrant, confident artwork from start to finish. You’ll learn how to see the world in fragments of color, make bold decisions with your brushwork, and avoid muddy results.
This method gives you clarity, clean color, and expressive energy — so every stroke moves your painting forward.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
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Michele’s “Negative Shape Painting” method to create more freedom and flexibility while keeping your composition strong.
- Discover Michele’s “push-pull” method to maintain control of your composition and values.
- Michele’s favorite “contrasting strategy” to make your brushwork POP.
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The ONE thing you need to memorize to ensure visual impact without overwhelming chaos every time.
- The exact stage-by-stage system Michele uses that prevents you from ever getting “lost” mid-painting again.
- How to use temperature shifts to create “dynamic energy” in your work and create maximum visual impact (this alone transforms static paintings into dynamic compositions).
- The “Hansel & Gretel” strategic color trick that leads the viewer’s eye exactly where you want it to go.
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The best way to “see the scene” that encourages loose, impressionistic painting.
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The specific body part that’s responsible for painting loosely and expressively, and how to engage it well.
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PLUS: A simple trick to let the viewer interpret the story on their own, including techniques for creating romantic, dreamy effects without overworking the painting.
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…and so much more!
