Gouache: Technique, Color and Pattern in Design with Pooja Campbell
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In this course, students will explore the unique properties of gouache while learning principles of color, pattern and design. Through historical and contemporary examples, projects will introduce methods of applying gouache to illustration, pattern and surface design. Understanding how to use gouache will add another tool to the students' arsenal of building techniques. This class is an important study in composition, color and design.
Your instructor has provided a list of materials required to participate fully in this class.
If you have any questions about specifics or what is needed week-to-week, please reach out to your instructor via the email in your confirmation letter.
- Gouache: 6 primary, permanent white, cyan, magenta, cad red deep (Winsor Newton or Holbein)
- Synthetic paint brushes for watercolor or gouache
- Masterson paint cups with lids (0.5)
- Palette Paper
- Bristol Paper Pad (9x12) or cold pressed watercolor paper
- Pencil
- Erasers
- Ruler
- Color pencils
- Compass
- Masking tape
- Tracing sheets
- Paper towels
- Sketch book
Pooja Campbell
Pooja Campbell is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Chantilly, VA. Born and raised in India, her work chronicles everyday moments in her children’s lives through the perspective of an Indian-American mother raising first-generation Americans. Campbell began her art education in Bangalore, India, and later studied textile design in Cape Town, South Africa. She holds an MFA from American University in Washington,DC, and a BFA from Montserrat College of Art in Massachusetts. Campbell’s select exhibitions include Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VA), University of Mary Washington Galleries (VA), New York Academy of Art (NY), Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (VA), Boston International Fine Art Show (MA), and Center for Contemporary Art (NJ). Campbell received the Ruth Meixner-Bird Award and the Wolpoff Award in 2024, as well as the Purchase Award from the University of Mary Washington Galleries in 2025. She is a 2024-25 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Graduate Fellowship Recipient.
Learn more about Pooja: https://www.poojacampbell.com/