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Simplify your Subject in Gouache

⛵️ Transform clutter into atmosphere with this moody boat study. In this 1+ hour gouache demo, Brandon Gonzales tackles a shadowy barn scene, capturing a boat bathed in warm sunset light and surrounded by workshop “junk.”

You’ll learn how to:
🌅 Use dynamic lighting to create depth and mood
🎨 Simplify complex subjects for stronger composition
🌫️ Capture atmospheric effects with high-key color choices
🖌️ Balance light and shadow to guide the viewer’s eye

Perfect for artists looking to master light and simplify busy scenes.
🕒 Runtime: 1+ hour
🔒 Available exclusively to Pro Artists Club members

  • Brandon Gonzales

    Instructor

  • Advanced

    Difficulty
Meet your instructor

Brandon Gonzales

After graduating from Art Center College of Design, Brandon has spent 10 years working as a matte painter and concept artist in the entertainment industry. His unique artistic background has helped him develop a sharp eye for detail, evident in his expressive brush strokes and the accurate, yet stunning colors of his more recent traditional paintings. His years working as a matte painter has nurtured an uncommon ability to see complexities and nuances around him. This ability coupled with his painterly style results in an uncommon freshness and energy. 

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