Gouache

[Deleted User 111]

Does anyone have any experience with gouache painting? I only just tried it yesterday for the first time. It's blotchy and bleh. But it's just a practice piece to get some feeling for how the paint works. Maybe we'll be friends in the future.

[JimothyZombie]

I had to google. I was totally unfamiliar with gouache. I endorse your experimentation.

[Deleted User 111]

I heard they used gouache a lot in older Disney movies.

[JimothyZombie]

What got you interested in the medium? Sounds similar to acrylics. Or is that just me being a pain noob? I Know paint goes on canvas or paper and that's about it.

[Deleted User 111]

I've seen some artists using it and I just like that matte look it gives. I also like how you can use it thin like aquarelle painting but you can also get it really thick and opaque. It just seemed interesting to try.

[JimothyZombie]

Matte is where it's at

[Deleted User 111]

[JimothyZombie]

Firda, that's pretty fucking tops for a first try with a new medium. You're wicked good and you should be using your talents for good.

[Deleted User 111]

Thank you!

I feel like I could have worked more with shading and such. But yeah well maybe next time.

[JimothyZombie]

The more practice with a medium the better.

[KeyserSoze]

I have a friend on IG who uses gouache a lot, it is absolutely beautiful what he is able to do with it. @henrybakerartwork if you're interested, I promise you won't be disappointed. The kid's a fucking genius with it.

I think your painting is beautiful and gives off very comforting, spiritual vibes.

[Deleted User 111]

I'm definitely going to check him out! I'm also following a guy on insta named Justin Donaldson. I love seeing his gouache art. I'd love to pain more with this medium. There's something very satisfying about that creamy texture you can get.

[nagoline]

my tattooartist recently came up with this it's supposed to be inspired by the covid

[Deleted User 111]

Wow, that's pretty darn cool!

[JimothyZombie]

Agree, that's pretty awesome.