Tristina Dietz Elmes, Artist

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Gouache Macaron and Jelly Beans Still-Life Painting

In this article, I show how to paint yummy macaron cookies and jelly beans in a still-life setting with gouache!

Macarons and Jelly Beans original gouache painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.


Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The gouache paints and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨

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Here is the reference website I mentioned in the video that I have found helpful for finding royalty free imagery: https://pixabay.com/

Here is the link to the YouTube account of gouache artist James Gurney whom I have found to be very helpful in learning to paint with gouache: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesGurney

As well as gouache artist Sarah Burns Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahBurnsStudio

Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍


Pebeo Studio Gouache paints and jelly beans.

Supplies List for Gouache Still Life Painting Project

Here are the books I mentioned during the show as well as the supplies list for the gouache paints and accessories shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.

If you would like to see other paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links


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