Mr. Kitty... lounging. gouache on wood panel.
This is my kitty who I think is very photogenic, I painted him with gouache on a wooden panel and it was a pleasure, much smoother than cotton surfaces. I have not painted on canvas' or wood with gouache, I've dabbled but this Mr. Kitty was for a reason.
As you might be aware: you can't get a gouache painting wet. Acrylic painting once dry can have water run over them and still not get damaged, leave gouache in the rain and the rain will rearrange your masterpiece, it's the reason I've not panted on other surfaces such as canvas & wood BUT I purchased a 'gouache protector spray' & it works fantastic! I sprayed it and hoped it would not run'... it didn't! Once dry (a couple of hours for good measure) I intentionally took a wet finger and dragged it across the work -it didn't budge, so I wiped at it with a damp cloth - still perfect! I'm impressed and relieved and now will be more confident painting on other surfaces , knowing I can protect the art easily!
The spray is called:Gouache varnish by PEBEO. & I purchased it from DeSerres. I will note it appears highly toxic so make sure you spray in a well ventilated area - I used the porch! & wear gloves, just incase.
Not winter gloves but rubber/latex gloves.
One of my favourite gouache artists Ruth Wilshaw just uploaded a new winter gouache demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePaUWW5fW-E
They would make lovely Christmas cards! Her site also has some new winter lessons- if you want to be a better gouache artist in 2025 - treat yourself to her classes, you won't regret it, affordable and your skills will be taken to a new level.
Next a new bear sign for the studio... created to create.
This is my kitty who I think is very photogenic, I painted him with gouache on a wooden panel and it was a pleasure, much smoother than cotton surfaces. I have not painted on canvas' or wood with gouache, I've dabbled but this Mr. Kitty was for a reason.
As you might be aware: you can't get a gouache painting wet. Acrylic painting once dry can have water run over them and still not get damaged, leave gouache in the rain and the rain will rearrange your masterpiece, it's the reason I've not panted on other surfaces such as canvas & wood BUT I purchased a 'gouache protector spray' & it works fantastic! I sprayed it and hoped it would not run'... it didn't! Once dry (a couple of hours for good measure) I intentionally took a wet finger and dragged it across the work -it didn't budge, so I wiped at it with a damp cloth - still perfect! I'm impressed and relieved and now will be more confident painting on other surfaces , knowing I can protect the art easily!
The spray is called:Gouache varnish by PEBEO. & I purchased it from DeSerres. I will note it appears highly toxic so make sure you spray in a well ventilated area - I used the porch! & wear gloves, just incase.
Not winter gloves but rubber/latex gloves.
One of my favourite gouache artists Ruth Wilshaw just uploaded a new winter gouache demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePaUWW5fW-E
They would make lovely Christmas cards! Her site also has some new winter lessons- if you want to be a better gouache artist in 2025 - treat yourself to her classes, you won't regret it, affordable and your skills will be taken to a new level.
Next a new bear sign for the studio... created to create.