Gouache Experiment

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I like both experiments but I think I prefer the one on the left.

Agree with Lynda but a great little experiment Frank. Great to find out how paint reacts in different circumstances.

Both are very good but I prefer the water added version on the left .

I like the thickly applied leaf Frank. It’s richer and appears more tactile……more substantial. The left one is also very good!

I like both, I also prefer the one on the left

Yes, a worthwhile experiment. In this experiment I'm preferring the watercolour method with gouache.

I think the left leaf is the winner. Beautiful colours 😍

Gouache a very versatile medium Frank. I like the thin version, has good senses of translucency about it.

Both stunning examples and a really worthwhile experiment.

Both are very well painted but I also prefer the one on the left.

The one on the left for me Frank, it’s more delicate and there’s a feeling of fragility.

Interesting to hear all of your comments and it’s clear than the thin layered version appears easily the most popular. Thank you everyone.

That's a really good excercise Frank and well painted.

Both very good Frank and I prefer the one on the left.

Hang on Studio Wall
04/11/2023
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I’ve painted the same leaf twice here using Gouache in two different ways. On the left I’ve use the medium very thinly like watercolour - time 60 minutes. On the right, thickly like oil - time 20 minutes. Lots of detail can be obtained using thin layers, though I think I prefer the more spontaneous method of using it thickly, almost straight from the tube with vibrant colour oozing from my brush!

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Frank Bingley

I've had very little tuition over the years except for a two year course during the late 1990s in watercolour. Since retirement in 2012, I now have time to pursue my love of painting. In recent years I have ventured into linoprinting, acrylics , oils and gouache. Gouache is fast becoming my…

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