EARLY ACCESS // gouache studies (Patreon)

I finally sat down and broke out the gouache paints for the first time in almost a year! I want to spend more time doing traditional art, and from last year’s brushtober, I remember feeling like gouache worked best for me. I think I’m a bit scared to use them fully as paint, so I’m watering them down a lot and using them like watercolors. Gotta practice more and build my confidence!

I also included some process shots to show you guys how I started out with an orange base color before layering on the rest of the colors. I like this effect because the orange glows through the end result. I’m feeling out of practice but also excited to do more with gouache! Definitely heading out to the store to pick up some more colors soon!

For these, I used a derwent colorsoft pencil for the sketch, windsor & newton designer’s gouache for the paint, and watercolor paper with a smooth texture (schut aquarelbloc smooth 300 g/m2). I used reference for the faces.