Gouache Part I with Pooja Campbell
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This introductory class is designed for beginners and anyone looking to expand their painting practice. Students will explore the unique properties of gouache while building a strong foundation in color, pattern, and design. Drawing inspiration from historical and contemporary artists, each project introduces techniques for creating illustrations, decorative patterns and surface design.
By the end of the course, students will gain confidence in mixing and layering gouache, develop a stronger understanding of color relationships and composition, and learn how to create expressive work using a versatile medium. Whether you're interested in illustration, surface design, or simply exploring a new painting process, the class offers an environment to experiment, build skills, and discover the creative possibilities of gouache.
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.
Supply List: https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/0UCU6JGT3AHA5/
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
It is required that you follow proper brush cleaning techniques while participating in WSS classes and programming. Please review this video and ask your instructor for a demonstration of proper cleanup practices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iIKYsfjl_E
Materials for cleaning brushes and PPE are the responsibility of the student.
Such items may include but are not limited to:
Shop towels for painting & cleanup
Safflower oil (for oil paint cleanup)
dish/brush soap
Glass containers for oil & solvent storage as well as brush cleaning
Aprons
Gloves
dustmasks /n95 masks
Eye protection
WSS provides a small amount of shared cleanup items for the Painting Room- 3A but it is much more efficient to bring and use you own.
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/