Gouache in the Wild

Gurney’s upcoming third instruction book, covering the medium he has championed on his blog and YouTube channel for years. A natural next step for anyone who fell in love with Color and Light and wants a portable, practical way to paint on location.

Why Start Here

This is not the recommended starting point. Gouache in the Wild is Gurney’s most specialized instruction book, focused entirely on painting with opaque watercolor outdoors. It builds on the color and light principles from his first two books and applies them to a specific medium and setting. If you already own Color and Light and want to start painting on location with minimal gear, this book covers everything from palette setup to handling changing light conditions.

The book grew out of Gurney’s extensive plein air practice and his popular video series of the same name. It is scheduled for publication in November 2026, so it is worth keeping on your radar if you are working through his other books now.

What to Expect

A 224-page guide organized around practical outdoor painting scenarios. Gurney covers gouache fundamentals, palette and gear choices, and techniques for capturing subjects quickly before the light changes. Like his other instruction books, expect annotated paintings, process shots, and clear explanations written by someone who has painted thousands of studies in the field.