Paint a Royal Jewel. Live. With Us.
On March 13, we invite you to gouache one of the most exclusive brooches from the legendary Al Thani Collection, step by step, in real time on Instagram. No replay
What to Prepare
Your gouache paints and brushes (see our materials list below)
Your printed template with a white wash (free download below)
Curiosity and a love of beautiful things
The Jewel
A brooch from one of the world's greatest private collections.
We have chosen an extraordinary brooch from the Al Thani Collection, one of the most celebrated private jewellery collections in the world. This piece is currently on display at the Joyaux Dynastiques exhibition, Hôtel de la Marine, Paris, until April 6, 2026.
A winged brooch
Russia, circa 1890
Diamonds, pearl, silver, gold - 8.5 x 10.5 x 0.5 cm
A jewel that moves, breathes, and rewards every closer look. The perfect subject to train your eye, challenge your hand, and deepen your understanding of high jewellery representation.
The Materials
Simple materials. No expensive setup.
Printed template on thick smooth grey paper (min. 160g/m²)
Thick grey draft/scratch paper
Absorbent paper
A brush, ideally:
beginners : Isabey Spécial 6227 No.2 or Raphael Kolinsky 8404 No.1
advanced : Isabey Spécial 6227 No.4 or Raphael Kolinsky 8404 No.2
A palette
A jar filled with water
Watercolor: Payne's grey
Gouache paints: white, tyrian rose, Monaco yellow - from Linel, Winsor & Newton, Sennelier, etc.
That's it. Your template does the rest.
📅 Friday, March 13
🕔 5:00 PM Paris (CET) · 4:00 PM London (GMT) · 12:00 PM New York (EDT) · 8:00 PM Dubaï ( GST) · 9:30 PM New Delhi (IST)
📍 @KarpovParis on Instagram Live
Download Your Template
We know that facing a complex jewel on a blank page can feel overwhelming.
So we've done the tracing for you in a free template.
You can now focus entirely on colour, technique, and the joy of painting.
To receive your free template : just fill in the form.
No credit card required. No spam . Instant access
Join +2500 jewellery lovers already painting with us.
Prepare Before The Live
Before joining us on March 13, we ask you to do one thing: apply a white wash to your printed template.
What is a white wash?
A white wash is a thin, diluted first wash of gouache laid evenly across the whole surface. It creates a neutral base that makes every layer you add look richer and more controlled. It is a foundational technique in jewellery gouache, and once you've done it, you'll never skip it.
How to Join Us
1️⃣ Follow @KarpovParis on Instagram
You'll get a notification the moment we go live.
2️⃣ Open Instagram at your local time
Friday, March 13 at 5:00 PM Paris · 4:00 PM London · 12:00 PM New York · 9:30 PM New Delhi
3️⃣Tap the live banner on our profile
A red "Live" tag will appear
4️⃣ Paint along and ask us anything
Type your questions in the comments. We'll answer live as we paint alongside you.
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About Us
We are Hélène and Jeanne Karpov, twin sisters and professional jewellery gouache artists. For over 20 years, we have worked for the greatest Maisons of Paris' Place Vendôme: Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Boucheron.
On March 13, we will open our studio to the world.
No prior level required. Just your brushes, your template, and the pleasure of painting alongside thousands of jewellery lovers.
We can't wait to paint with you!
Hélène & Jeanne