8 Mistakes Beginners Make in Gouache Portraits

Are you struggling with gouache portraits? These common beginner mistakes—from muddy colors to flat shading—can be frustrating, but I'm here to help you fix them. In this video, I'll show you eight common mistakes beginners make with gouache portraits and share how to avoid them. Whether it's mastering your initial sketch, perfecting shadows, or adding those crucial final touches, these tips will transform your portrait painting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, these tips will help you create more lifelike, dynamic, and polished portraits. Ready to dive deeper? Check out my Gouache Portrait Masterclass for step-by-step lessons on creating stunning portraits: https://school.cecileyadro.com/course... Video mentioned: Music in the video: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/t... https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/s... https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/v... https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/2... ──────────────────────── LEARN GOUACHE WITH ME ──────────────────────── Free PDF – “60 Gouache Tips” https://cecileyadro.com/60 Fill Your Gouache Sketchbook (beginner course) https://school.cecileyadro.com/course... Art With Cecile Membership https://cecileyadro.com/membership ──────────────────────── SUPPLIES SHOWN (affiliate links) ──────────────────────── Gouache paint : https://amzn.to/3hfQ3QQ Airtight palette: https://amzn.to/3qCrL4o Paper: https://amzn.to/3BGBM7e Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/3QB887u ──────────────────────── CONNECT & COMMUNITY ──────────────────────── Website  https://cecileyadro.com Instagram   / cecileyadro   Facebook group “Gouache Painters”   / gouachepainters   ──────────────────────── DISCLAIMER ──────────────────────── Some links are affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support keeps the channel running—thank you!