Gouache and toned paper are a match made in heaven!
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This was a lovely, foggy day in December--the blue-gray hill, yellow corn and bright red berries just cried out for gouache! |
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It works well to add just a little bit to spark up a monochromatic sketch like this, too...this was ink and watercolor, gouache, and a bit of white gel pen. |
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This paper is a pale tan, and I used a brush pen with Lexington Grey Noodler's ink to paint my cats, Ellis and Sophie. Gouache made them pop off the page! |
I draw and paint my cats a lot--they're both beautiful and handy models. Always a challenge, though...
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