Daily Painting Challenge: 31 Painted Patterns with Lisa Congdon by Lisa Congdon

Beginner | 2 hours

Taught by Lisa Congdon

Join us for a month-long creative journey with artist and illustrator, Lisa Congdon. In this 31-day painting challenge, Lisa shares her love of designing colorful patterns and painting with gouache. Each day you will learn how to paint a new pattern, including traditional designs, botanicals, geometric shapes and motifs made from everyday objects. Challenge yourself to draw inspiration from the world around you, working alongside Lisa as you hone your daily painting practice. Be sure to share your paintings in the student gallery and post them on Instagram #cbpatternaday.

Learn how to:

Paint with gouache
Create an all over pattern, directional pattern, and full bleed pattern
Use negative space
Artfully arrange motifs
Improvise patterns

What you'll get:

A 31-day painted pattern class taught by acclaimed artist, Lisa Congdon
31 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step expert instruction from Lisa Congdon
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

31 Painted Patterns with Lisa Congdon
Overview00:59
Materials01:23
Day 1: Gingham04:34
Day 2: Basketweave03:54
Day 3: Scallop04:08
Day 4: Argyle07:45
Day 5: Chevron07:56
Day 6: Paisley05:11
Day 7: Harlequin04:55
Day 8: Tulips04:01
Day 9: Leaves04:40
Day 10: Calico07:21
Day 11: Tropical Flowers06:23
Day 12: Wild Flowers05:28
Day 13: Matisse04:37
Day 14: Bold Florals06:28
Day 15: Raindrops03:50
Day 16: Nautical Flags04:46
Day 17: Rainbows03:03
Day 18: Structured Doodle02:04
Day 19: Clouds05:14
Day 20: Cityscapes03:46
Day 21: Geometric Shapes03:01
Day 22: Pomegranates04:24
Day 23: Watermelons02:18
Day 24: Radishes05:18
Day 25: Peas07:45
Day 26: Pears06:56
Day 27: Big Fruits08:19
Day 28: Citrus05:22
Day 29: Sweets06:27
Day 30: Cups07:53
Day 31: House Plants09:55

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

6” x 9” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
Assorted fine-tip and flat-tip watercolor brushes
Gouache paints (Lisa uses Acryla gouache; she recommends a combination of red, pink [which you can make by mixing red with white], yellow, yellow ochre, blue, white, a shade of green or two, black, brown and a wine color)
Watercolor or markers (optional; can use instead of gouache)
Palette
Pencil and eraser
Ruler
Water
Paper towels