Build the confidence to create beautiful gouache paintings of your own


In this course you will learn my process from beginning to end.
Learn how to simplify a scene, prepare and work from different palettes, build luminous layers, mix harmonious colors.
Add the finishing details that bring a small painting to life. You’ll finish the course with completed paintings—and a reliable process you can carry into your own creative journey.





Sketchbook Painting

Hello!

I’m Linda Glover Gooch


a professional artist and teacher with more than 55 years of painting experience. I love helping artists understand the painting process in a clear and encouraging way—so they can build their skills, trust their own creative choices, and enjoy the journey along the way.






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Travel through this course and see what is ahead of you!!

Great gouache paintings are in your future!


Your sketchbook is an invitation—not a requirement.


You may choose to gather the lessons in a sketchbook and watch the pages grow into a collection of painted memories.

Or you may prefer to paint each subject separately on paper, a panel, or another suitable surface.

Both approaches are welcome.

The heart of this course is learning to see, simplify, experiment, and paint—not following rules about where the painting must live. I want you to choose the approach that makes you most excited to begin.




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Winter Park Aspens
Aspen Trees

4.5 x 7

Explore warm and cool color relationships while painting fresh green aspens against the warm, sunlit foreground of Winter Park, Colorado.





Glaicer National Park

High Mountain Colors

5 x 5

Learn to simplify a dramatic mountain face, create a sense of distance, and frame the scene with the rich green pines of Glacier National Park.



Rainy Street Scene

Rainy Street

5 x 7

Learn to simplify the beautiful chaos of a rainy street—glowing headlights, shimmering reflections, streetlights, and a distant horizon filled with atmosphere.


 




Lake Sherwood
Lake Sherwood

3.5 x 5.5

Explore the dry gouache palette while painting luminous greens, tall trees reflected in the water, a light-filled sky, and soft blue mountains in the distance.



Glacier National Park
East Glacier Mountain

4.5 x 7

Create vibrant color and dramatic contrast as you paint Sinopah Mountain rising above golden fields, with dynamic clouds hovering over its striking blue peak.



Sedonal Arizona
Secret Mountain Wilderness

4.74 x 7

Capture the beautiful mood of Sedona’s Secret Mountain Wilderness as you paint massive sandstone formations, green piñon-covered hills, golden foreground grasses, and an atmospheric sky.



Example Curriculum

  Introduction
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  Aspen Trees
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  High Mountain Colors
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  Tips for Painting with Gouache
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  Bonus Section
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How to Paint Cumulus Clouds

Gain skill in creating beautiful clouds full of life and color

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Linda Glover Gooch

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All About Rocks

Detail Lessons Teaching You How To Paint Rocks

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Linda Glover Gooch

$139

Sketch Extravaganza

A Journey into sketching. Ten fully detailed step-by-step instructions to help you create ten beautiful sketches and become better at drawing.

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Linda Glover Gooch

$67

Painting the Grand Canyon

An extensive course learning how to simplify the Grand Canyon.

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Linda Glover Gooch

$349

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?
You'll have access to the complete course as soon as you enroll. No waiting! No deadline! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start painting and when you finish. You have 24-hour access and can watch or re-watch any of the lessons - all at your own convenience and your own pace.
How much time do I need to complete the course?
You complete the course as fast or as slow as you like - it's entirely up to you how quickly you want to paint. And of course, you can go through the lessons as often as you'd like. Each lesson is broken down into bite-sized chunks so you can space the course out over several weeks or binge it in one weekend if that's your thing!
How long do I have access to the course after I enroll?
Like all of my online courses, you'll have unlimited lifetime access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I'm unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
What if I get stuck? Can I ask questions?
There are three comment sections within the course that will be monitored. In the beginning to ask questions about supplies, midway to address questions you have and also at the end. These questions are answered weekly, mid-week on Wednesdays if not sooner. You will also be able to see other questions and replies asked by students which will help you as well.
I'm not in the US, can I take this course?
Yes, as long as you have internet access, where you are doesn't matter. That's one of the wonderful things about an online course -- you can fit the lessons into your schedule -- you don't need to fit your painting into my schedule.
What kind of supplies will I need?
I'll provide you with a complete list of recommended supplies, including paint colors, mediums and painting surfaces, in easy to print out list. You can always start with what you have and add as you go.
Who's this painting course for?
This course is perfect for any painter who wants to learn how to paint in gouache. No matter what your current level of experience is, you'll learn new skills and a new understanding of mixing colors, drawing, handling the paint, your brushes and MUCH more!
Can I download the content / videos?
All the PDFs and images are downloadable and printable. Videos are streamable (but not downloadable). Remember, you'll have unlimited access to them for as long as you like!
Can I get a completion certificate to submit to my school for continuing education credit?
Absolutely! Once you complete the course, contact us at linda@goochstudio.com and we'll issue you a certificate of completion.