You should definitely post work in progress pics! I love seeing the transformation happen! Plus, it is always helpful to see how you handle each layer.
It's looking great! What parts did you use the gouache on?
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I used titanium white gouache mixed with watercolor for the background, face, and the coat one I’m done with the cloth details. I love posting progress pictures because I love the process of painting, thank you @artistchristian.
You know, I've never done that (mixed gouache with watercolor) but I think that makes so much sense. Does it basically minimize the number of washes you may need to do in order to instantly get that "darker" layer in one wash? I love the color of the red, it looks great!
Yes, mixing watercolor with an opaque gouache cuts down on the bleeding look as well. I mean I like the way the wash travels and develops patterns on the paper. Cheap paper is the worst for uneven color application. I am working with cheap paper, that's when I use gouache with my washes.
I love gouache when working with details as well. When I look at you older pieces I see you are really good at watercolor so you know what I am talking about.
I know, cheap paper really sucks sometimes! But the really nice Arches paper is so expensive! It definitely makes a difference though! I am seriously going to get some gouache next time i'm at the art store because this technique you use is great!
There is nothing more frustrating than doing a technically accurate wash but you still get splotches to show up because of the paper, sigh.
edit: I also try to never touch the front of the paper with my fingers because I think sometimes the oil will leave your fingers and end up on the paper and it will also leave some marks. This is especially true with the dry brush technique I use, you can NEVER touch the paper with your finger tips or the oil paint will all gather on the spots your fingers touched the paper.
I use a towel over my dray area of paper when working, I tend to get my finger prints all over the place. I’m going to check out eBay and see if I can find some deals on 300lb hotpress, it’s the best for fine details.
I have yet to work in 300lb hot press, because it is so expensive at my local art store, but I would love to; I feel like the thicker the paper the better! Is ebay the place you've found to have the best paper deals?
I found some really good art supply deals on eBay. You should check it out. Hotpress 300lb is so awesome combine the paper with quality paint anD it’s heaven🌀