Rustic Landscapes in Gouache

Rustic Landscapes in Gouache

Class | Available

All Levels Welcome
7/7/2025-8/4/2025
2:30 PM-5:30 PM PDT on Mon
$375.00

Rustic Landscapes in Gouache

Class | Available

This class will focus on the development of landscapes in gouache. Each class you'll work on a new painting focusing on scenes that incorporate "rustic" elements. Student will work on landscape scenes including weathered barns, rickety fences, mountain ranges, rough stucco structures, buildings overgrown with vegetation and more. Focus will be placed on understanding the character of the subject and layering appropriately in gouache to achieve the desired effect.



  • This class will use gouache painting materials.

    For a complete list of materials, please visit:
    https://www.wattsatelier.com/materials/

    Robert's Recommended colors:
    Cad yellow pale or brilliant yellow
    Cad orange
    Thalo green
    Cobalt blue
    Ultramarine blue
    Alizarin crimson
    Cad red medium or flame red
    White
Watts, Robert
Robert Watts

Robert Watts is the consummate professional. His credits include lead illustrator for Ryan Aeronautical, Navy Combat Artist during Vietnam and founding President of the Society of Illustrators of San Diego. His awards include, but are not limited to, ‘Best of Show’and Franklin Mint Awards at the American Society of Aviation Artist exhibitions in 1992-93. Mr. Watts attended both Pratt Institute and Art Center. With over 30 years of experience, Robert Watts has worked for varied clients including NASA, American Airlines, General Dynamics, and the U.S. Navy. Mr. Watts is currently one of the premier architectural illustrators in San Diego and a signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association.