Whether you’re thinking about trying out gouache or you already love it, a little bit of inspo never goes astray. And with its popular appeal, there’s plenty to go around. Below are just a few of our favourite gouache painting ideas from artists around the world.
1. Oceanscapes
Image: Flawedart
Get those cool colours out and create a serene oceanscape. The great thing about gouache is that you can create solid blocks of colour or play around with watercolour effects by adding a splash of good old H2O.
2. Destinations
Images: Art Avenue
Is there a place you’ve been daydreaming about lately? You might not be able to jump on a plane right now, but you can transport yourself there by recreating it with gouache. Give it a go and find your happy place.
3. Clouds
Image: Ink by Madras
The great thing about clouds is that they’re constantly changing. That means you have an endless source of inspiration – all you need to do is look up.
4. Plants
Images: Niharika Jha
If you’re a plant lover, this one’s for you. You can make it as simple or detailed as you like – gouache is great for both blocks of colour and the finer details.
5. Houses
Images: Jennifer Orkin Lewis
Sometimes you don’t even need to look beyond your front door for inspiration. We love these gouache paintings by Jennifer Orkin Lewis and think you’ll have a lot of fun creating one of your own.
6. Flowers
Image: Megan Carter
Do you want to create some DIY décor to brighten up your room? A gouache flower painting is a beautiful addition to any home! We love the style and colours used in this piece by Megan Carter.
