Learn the Secret Behind Professional Jewelry Drawings
Free course • Taught by Paris Place Vendôme Experts
The Foundation of Every Professional Jewelry Drawing • Free Course
Discover the #1 rule used in every LVMH, Richemont, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès studio. The rule 90% of people ignore, and why it costs them. Accessible to all levels.
Join 2,500+ Jewelry Designers Learning Gouache Painting
Draw 101
Free course
Discover one of the best-kept secrets of high jewelry drawing and instantly elevate your renderings with a more professional look and feel.
✓ Guaranteed results: You will never place light and shadow randomly again
✓ What’s included: A demonstration video + educational booklet + reference guide
✓ A method that works across all mediums: Paint, pencil, markers, or digital tools
✓ Bonus: Our best tips to help you get started
✓ Already 2,500+ students have trusted The Art of The Gouache
What You'll Master in This Free Drawing Course
✅ UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT IN ILLUSTRATION
Understand the role of light in drawing and why it is one of the fundamental principles of realistic illustration
✅ UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT IN JEWELRY
Learn the universal rule used by leading jewelry houses and understand why light is never placed randomly
✅ APPLY IT TO A BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMOND
See exactly how light and shadow are translated onto a brilliant-cut diamond, facet by facet, in a simple and easy-to-follow way.
Learn From Paris Place Vendôme Experts
Hélène & Jeanne Karpov are twin sisters who spent 20+ years as jewelry designers and professional gouache artists for the world's most prestigious jewelry houses, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès, and Boucheron.
Today, they share the techniques once reserved for elite Paris studios with creators worldwide. Over 2,500 students have already learned from their expertise.
"We had the extraordinary chance to learn from the greatest masters. Now it's our turn to pass on this heritage."
— Hélène & Jeanne Karpov
Jewelry Gouache Course: Student Reviews
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"I had followed your Instagram for years and after graduating I knew The Art of the Gouache was my best chance to learn gouache so I decided to give the online course a chance, and it was worth every penny! I learned the techniques I love in depth and still revisit them often. Though gouache isn’t always the first choice for fast-paced work, they are a high-end option that sets my designs apart. Even in my digital work, I apply the same principles, and feel like that gives my drawings a warm, paper-like quality that I adore."
Juliana J.
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"Gouache for me was the impossible technique but your lessons are so clear and easy to follow that it’s a pleasure to sit at my desk and just start painting and relaxing."
Jasmine C..
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"I am thoroughly enjoying The Art of the Gouache course and I would love to one day be able to do something like this as a career. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful course!"
Louise N.
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"I can recommend The Art of the Gouache course! Up until a year ago I didn't know how to paint, now I own my own business. It's great to learn to paint with Jeanne & Helene."
Christel N.
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"The Art od the Gouache course is amazing, every video so well done, and very full of content!"
Renata. C
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"The course is wonderful — it has exceeded my expectations and I’m really enjoying it. Right now, I’m applying the basics on my iPad, but soon I’ll start exploring the brushes."
Pamela S.
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" I have been loving your course so far and have learned so much considering I am a complete beginner to gouache painting and want to thank you again for sharing your knowledge and making it easy to follow along from anywhere."
Daniela C.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This course is suitable for all levels. It teaches you a fundamental principle of jewellery design that will ensure each of your designs looks professional.
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Nothing specific. This demonstration is designed to help you better understand light and volume. If you’d like to recreate it for practice, feel free to use any medium you prefer: gouache, felt-tip pen, pencil, pastel….
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Forever. Once enrolled, the course is yours for life. Watch it as many times as you need.
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Absolutely. Our dynamic videos are carefully edited with close-up shots of every technique. Many students say it’s even better than in-person classes, as you can pause and rewind whenever you like
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100% free, no hidden fees. We created this course to introduce you to our teaching method. You may explore our advanced courses later (but there's no obligation).
Start Your Free Jewelry Drawing Lesson Now!
2,500+ creators have already begun their jewelry gouache journey with The Art of the Gouache. Now it's your turn.
Draw 101
Free course
Discover one of the best-kept secrets of high jewelry drawing and instantly elevate your renderings with a more professional look and feel.