What is a “Color Study” and how does it help you become a better landscape painter?

January 20, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

What is a color study? And how does it help you become a better landscape painter? Let’s break it down. A color study is a painting of a scene but rather than focusing only on creating a beautiful result, the goal is to explore different color combinations (or arrangements). Typically an artist will do multiple […]

Getting Started with Gouache in 2023 (advice for beginners)

January 7, 2023.Reading time 25 minutes.

The question I get the most often on my YouTube channel is “what is the best gouache for beginners?” Followed closely by “what is your favorite gouache?” It’s time to answer those questions! Table of Contents This post may contain affiliate links. Using an affiliate link to purchase your items gives me a small commission […]

I designed these brushes! | Custom Gouache Brush Set by Sarah Burns Studio & Craftamo

December 23, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Throughout 2021-2022 I have been on a mission to find the perfect gouache brushes. I have tried dozens – and even started sharing my results and thoughts with you all. So imagine my delight when Craftamo reached out to me about creating a custom gouache brush set!! Naturally I fell off my chair and screamed […]

Painting Snowy Scenes with Gouache

December 17, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

snowy gouache painting tutorials and videos

I thought it might be helpful to collect all of the videos/tutorials I’ve made about painting snowy scenes with gouache. These were published during 2021-2022. Enjoy! Free snowy gouache tutorials on YouTube Buy my Snowy Gouache tutorials (real time with instruction)

Sketching Nature: Foundations Course | New Skillshare Class

February 16, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

This class is the perfect starter course for anyone who wants to learn how to sketch nature! With lessons in drawing, painting, color theory, perspective, composition, and more, you’ll leave this class with a stronger foundation in all aspects of sketching nature.

Is Cheap “Jelly Gouache” Worth it?

February 2, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

Jelly gouache is an affordable way to experience gouache – but is it worth it? Let’s talk about it!

Landscape Painting Tutorials // #sarahburnstutor

August 16, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Just a little update about what’s been happening in the studio lately! As a lot of you know, I make tons of content to help beginners learn how to paint landscapes with watercolor and gouache. I’ve been really busy working on my usual monthly content. Each month I release 3-4 youtube videos, hoping to teach […]

Painting Mythical Creatures with Watercolor and Gouache | The Water Phoenix

June 2, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Today I want to share something a bit more…mythical! The phoenix is a mythological birdlike creature that is known for it’s ability to burst into flames and then be reborn in its own ashes, and seemingly immortal. A friend of mine has commissioned many pieces of phoenix art over the years, and I have enjoyed […]

My Gouache Technique Explained

May 29, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Painting a forest pathway with gouache (step by step process)

Paint Better Mountains – Complete Class for Beginners

May 14, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

With demonstrations in both watercolor and gouache, this class is aimed at a wide variety of students who have the same goal: painting better mountains.

The Forest Spirit Series by Sarah Burns

April 14, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Behind the scenes of creating fantasy artwork.

How to Keep Gouache From Drying Out

March 22, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

If you’re new to gouache you might be experiencing one of the most common hurdles: how to keep gouache from drying out. In this video I’ll share my three favorite ways to keep gouache wet while painting. It can be tricky at first to keep gouache paint from drying out while you are painting, but […]