Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I show how to paint a Christmas Card design using gouache. I show you how to paint a wreath with winter foliage and berries. I've got 12 Christmassy themes and I'm choosing one at random in each video to create a design that can be used on cards and gift tags etc. I'm going to be giving myself an extra creative challenge by using some different art supplies to the ones I'm most comfortable with.
If you want to play along, here are the 12 themes I'll be choosing from:
Robin
Tree
Wreath
Stockings
Holly
Mistletoe
Reindeer
Star
Angel
Bauble
Snow
Gift
For this video, I used the following supplies:
Windsor and Newton Designer's Gouache. I have the introductory set and supplemented it with a couple of extra colours (Indigo, Venetian Red and Burnt Umber)
* jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-designer-gouache-paint-introductory-set-10x14ml?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Hot Press Watercolour Paper (This is less textured than other watercolour papers and I've found that helpful for using with Gouache)
cassart.co.uk/surfaces-category/watercolour-paper/hot-pressed/cass-art-jumbo-smooth-hot-press-pad-300gsm-50-sheets.htm
Brushes - I'm using these value brushes from Royal and Langernickel:
* jacksonsart.com/royal-brush-golden-taklon-value-brush-pack-81615?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
And this is the new liner brush I have:
greatart.co.uk/gerstaecker-ergonomic-mini-liner-tip-brushes.html
Links marked with a * are affiliate links and if you use them you'll get 10% off your first order and I'll receive a small commission.
Music is 'Flickering' by VYEN
Find me online:
Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/louracheldavis
Art Instagram Account: instagram.com/loudavisart
Facebook: Lou Davis Artist and Maker facebook.com/louracheldavis
Follow me on Patreon: patreon.com/loudavis
My prints in my Etsy store: etsy.com/uk/shop/LouDavisArt
#GouachePainting #LouDavis #ChristmasCards
In this video I show how to paint a Christmas Card design using gouache. I show you how to paint a wreath with winter foliage and berries. I've got 12 Christmassy themes and I'm choosing one at random in each video to create a design that can be used on cards and gift tags etc. I'm going to be giving myself an extra creative challenge by using some different art supplies to the ones I'm most comfortable with.
If you want to play along, here are the 12 themes I'll be choosing from:
Robin
Tree
Wreath
Stockings
Holly
Mistletoe
Reindeer
Star
Angel
Bauble
Snow
Gift
For this video, I used the following supplies:
Windsor and Newton Designer's Gouache. I have the introductory set and supplemented it with a couple of extra colours (Indigo, Venetian Red and Burnt Umber)
* jacksonsart.com/winsor-newton-designer-gouache-paint-introductory-set-10x14ml?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
Hot Press Watercolour Paper (This is less textured than other watercolour papers and I've found that helpful for using with Gouache)
cassart.co.uk/surfaces-category/watercolour-paper/hot-pressed/cass-art-jumbo-smooth-hot-press-pad-300gsm-50-sheets.htm
Brushes - I'm using these value brushes from Royal and Langernickel:
* jacksonsart.com/royal-brush-golden-taklon-value-brush-pack-81615?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=9e3cfc48eccf81a0d57663e129aef3cb
And this is the new liner brush I have:
greatart.co.uk/gerstaecker-ergonomic-mini-liner-tip-brushes.html
Links marked with a * are affiliate links and if you use them you'll get 10% off your first order and I'll receive a small commission.
Music is 'Flickering' by VYEN
Find me online:
Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/louracheldavis
Art Instagram Account: instagram.com/loudavisart
Facebook: Lou Davis Artist and Maker facebook.com/louracheldavis
Follow me on Patreon: patreon.com/loudavis
My prints in my Etsy store: etsy.com/uk/shop/LouDavisArt
#GouachePainting #LouDavis #ChristmasCards
