“As a stone cold beginner I was encouraged and inspired by all the artists who transmitted their joy of painting and how painting should be enjoyable.”
"As a first time attendee, I didn't know what to expect, I was totally blown away by the quality of every presentation and each artists commitment to the learning process. This far exceeded my expectations and I'll be back next year."
“I had a fabulous four days and plenty more painting to do! Thank you so much Eric Rhoads and the entire team and all the artists. Food for the soul”
Here’s What You’ll Learn on This Event
A focused, two-day experience designed to remove confusion, speed up learning, and help you paint gouache with confidence.
Live Demos From Master Artists
Step-By-Step Skill Training
Interactive Q&A
Community Breakouts
Full Replays Available
Bonus Resources & Guides
Gouache isn’t new, it’s been trusted for decades by top illustrators and animators. What’s changed is how today’s studio and plein air artists are rediscovering it. Gouache delivers the body and control of oil, yet can be diluted for watercolor-like effects, all in one versatile medium.
Artists love traveling with gouache because it’s lightweight, dries in minutes, and eliminates the need to carry wet paintings or solvents. You get rich color, flexibility, and speed without the hassle.
For some, gouache is the perfect travel medium. For others, it’s become their primary way of painting.
Who is This Special Live Event For?
Gouache Live is for you if you’re:
- An artist curious about gouache but unsure how it really behaves once you start layering
- Frustrated by muddy colors, overworking, or not knowing when to stop a gouache painting
- Someone who wants clear, practical instruction instead of piecing things together from YouTube
- An artist who wants to paint with more intention, confidence, and control, not guesswork
This is a live, two-day online event bringing together respected gouache artists to help you understand how gouache really works, so you can paint with more clarity, confidence, and control.
No matter your background — watercolor, oil, illustration, or mixed media — you’ll learn practical gouache techniques, stronger decision-making, and a clear process you can apply immediately.
You’ll experience:
- Live demonstrations that show exactly how artists think, layer, and solve problems in real time
- Clear guidance on when to layer, when to simplify, and when to stop — without overworking
- A renewed sense of confidence and momentum you can carry into your next gouache painting
Choose the Experience That Matches Your Goals
- 9 hours of LIVE training from some of the best gouache artists
- Get your questions answered LIVE
- Live event ONLY (no replay access)
August 20-21
Live, online
- 9 hours of LIVE training from some of the best gouache artists
- Get your questions answered LIVE
- Replay access for 60 days
August 20-21
Live, online
- 9 hours of LIVE training from some of the best gouache artists
- Get your questions answered LIVE
- Replay access for 1 full year
August 20-21
Live, online
Gouache Live takes place live online on August 20–21, 2026. You can attend live or, depending on your ticket tier, watch replays after the event.
Gouache Live is perfect for:
- Artists feeling stuck or craving fresh inspiration
- Painters who already understand the basics of gouache and want to explore new approaches
- Artists who enjoy learning by watching complete demos and real workflows
- Anyone who wants to expand their confidence, ideas, and creative momentum with gouache
No problem! Platinum and Diamond ticket tiers include replay access, so you can rewatch sessions, pause, and paint along on your own schedule. Just choose the option that fits how you want to experience the event.
You will have streaming access on our platform. The bandwidth will vary depending on connection speed and many other factors, but we estimate around 5GB of data would get used for the event.
The demos are NEW content with some being live and some being pre-recorded with the artist talking live over the demo.
The Q&A will be a live text chat happening simultaneously with the prerecorded demo- very similar to our Facebook Live artist of the day events.
You’ll experience:
- How different artists approach gouache in finished paintings
- A variety of layering, blending, and mark-making styles
- Composition, color, and brushwork decisions in real time
- When artists choose to push, simplify, or stop a painting
- New ways to think about your own process and creative direction
You don’t need to be an expert, but some familiarity with gouache will help you get the most out of Gouache Live.
Gouache combines the opacity and control of acrylic with the soft flow of watercolor. It dries quickly, travels easily, and offers a unique balance of flexibility and precision that many artists find incredibly freeing.
You’ll learn from leading gouache artists who share their personal approaches, complete demos, and real-time insights. You can explore our world-class faculty by clicking here.
Every session includes Q&A, and you’ll also be part of a vibrant community chat. Plus, you can join optional breakout groups to connect with other artists.
Gouache Live is produced by the team behind PleinAir Live, Watercolor Live, Realism Live, Acrylic Live, and Pastel Live. You’ll experience high-quality live production, real-time interaction with artists, and a format designed to keep you engaged—not just watching.
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