Gouache Noir: Mastering Value & Drawing
Arthur Deatly 4-Week Class Wednesday Nights November 5, 12, 19 & 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $220 Tuition/$180 members Step into the dramatic world of Noir—where value, shadow, and light tell the story. In this four-week course, you’ll sharpen your drawing skills and explore gouache’s bold, opaque beauty to create artwork with striking depth and atmosphere. Through still life studies and guided exercises, Arthur will help you:✨ See and simplify shapes for strong, balanced compositions✨ Harness value to create mood and visual impact✨ Use gouache to layer rich tones and luminous highlights Whether you’re new to gouache or refining your craft, this class will teach you to think—and paint—in light and shadow. No need to purchase lots of paint! By using a limited number of colors, you will be able to achieve dramatic values with optimum impact. Supplies Students should bring to class: Gouache: Winsor Newton & Holbein (has UV protection) Basic Palette (7 paints): White, black, ultamarine blue, yellow light, red, raw umber, burnt sienna. Brushes: (nylon or sable) Flat #8-10, round #6, and flange #2 Paper: 140lb. Hot press W/C paper, 16x20. Comes in packs of 6 @ Jerry’s Artarama.
Arthur Deatly
4-Week Class
Wednesday Nights
November 5, 12, 19 & 26
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$220 Tuition/$180 members
Step into the dramatic world of Noir—where value, shadow, and light tell the story. In this four-week course, you’ll sharpen your drawing skills and explore gouache’s bold, opaque beauty to create artwork with striking depth and atmosphere.
Through still life studies and guided exercises, Arthur will help you:✨ See and simplify shapes for strong, balanced compositions✨ Harness value to create mood and visual impact✨ Use gouache to layer rich tones and luminous highlights
Whether you’re new to gouache or refining your craft, this class will teach you to think—and paint—in light and shadow.
No need to purchase lots of paint! By using a limited number of colors, you will be able to achieve dramatic values with optimum impact.
Supplies Students should bring to class:
Gouache: Winsor Newton & Holbein (has UV protection)
Basic Palette (7 paints): White, black, ultamarine blue, yellow light, red, raw umber, burnt sienna.
Brushes: (nylon or sable) Flat #8-10, round #6, and flange #2
Paper: 140lb. Hot press W/C paper, 16x20. Comes in packs of 6 @ Jerry’s Artarama.
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