Watercolour and Gouache Art Workshops
Let’s play with colour. Whether you love the soft, dreamy flow of watercolours or the creamy, bold finish of gouache, these sessions are all about relaxing and creating something beautiful.
I have a soft spot for vintage doors. In this video, I use watercolors and a fine liner pen to capture the texture and charm of an old red door, complete with stone steps and a classic lamp.
This painting features a stack of balanced rocks, combining the soft blending of watercolors with detailed pen work. It's a meditative piece that's all about finding harmony and balance.
A tribute to music and color. This piece is a watercolor painting of a saxophone set against a vibrant, mosaic-style background of lotus flowers. It was so much fun to play with all these bright colors.
Here's a look at a sketchbook spread of wonderful wildflowers. The video shows the transition from a simple black and white line drawing to a fully colored piece using watercolors.
A magical mushroom forest created with watercolors in my new sketchbook. This piece is all about creating a whimsical scene with different types of mushrooms and fine line details.
This is a simple and cute planter painting using gouache. The opaque nature of gouache paint is perfect for creating bold, flat layers of color, as seen in the striped pot and vibrant green leaves.
Playing with watercolors is one of the best feelings. This tutorial shows how to create colorful Easter eggs by letting the watercolors blend and flow, then adding small details with a white pen.
About this collection
People often ask me whether they should start with watercolours or gouache. Think of it this way: watercolours are for when you want to play with transparency, light, and soft gradients, while gouache is your best friend when you want bold, opaque colours that really pop on the page.
My workshops are designed for anyone who needs a creative break. You don't need fancy skills or an art background to show up.
Why these mediums?
Watercolour is all about patience and watching the pigment dance with water. It is perfect for capturing the airy feel of wildflowers or the subtle shifts in a sunset. Gouache, on the other hand, is much more forgiving. Because it is opaque, you can paint lighter colours over darker ones, which makes it incredibly fun for beginners who are still learning to trust their brush strokes.
What we cover
In both my online and in-person sessions here in Bengaluru, we keep things light. We spend time on:
- Understanding Consistency: Learning how much water is 'just right'.
- Blending Techniques: Making colours melt into each other.
- Adding Details: Using fine liners or white gel pens to make your art pop.
- Zen Moments: Focusing on the process, not just the finished result.
Join a session
Whether we are working out of a cozy cafe in Indiranagar or hopping on a live Zoom call, the goal is the same: to get you to a place where you feel that 'happy-done' rush. I guide you step-by-step, camera-down style, so you can see exactly how I hold my brush and how I mix my paints.
If you are a total beginner, start with one of our watercolour florals or gouache planter sessions. It is the perfect way to unwind after a long week and take home something you actually made yourself.
Shrub The Art Studio
Hey, I'm Shruthi! I believe art is the best therapy, and my studio is all about making it fun rather than perfect. Whether we're in my Bengaluru workshop or online, my goal is to help you put that paintbrush to paper and feel that 'happy-done' rush.
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